What can I recycle?
Paper You Can Recycle
Any dry paper items that tear, including:
Cardboard
Juice and milk cartons (aseptic packaging)
Junk mail
Newspapers
Magazines
Office paper (lined, fax & colored)
Paperboard (such as cereal boxes)
Phone books
Shredded paper
Please flatten boxes to conserve recycling space.
Shredded paper should be in clear bags.
Please remove all liners and/or packing materials.
Plastic You Can Recycle
Plastic bottles, jugs & jars #1-#7
Plastic tubs & trays #1-7
This includes:
Laundry detergent containers
Milk jugs
Plastic grocery bags
Shampoo bottles
Styrofoam-type materials
Water bottles
Please crush all plastic to conserve space.
Please rinse the plastic containers clean.
Note: Styrofoam-type products CAN be recycled.
Glass You Can Recycle
All glass bottles and containers of all colors including:
Glass juice containers
Jam and jelly jars
Pickle and vegetable jars
Wine bottles
All glass should be completely empty and rinsed clean.
Metal You Can Recycle
Aluminum and steel cans ("tin" cans)
Aluminum foil
All cans should be completely empty and rinsed clean.
All cans should be FLATTENED to conserve recycling bin space.
What Not to Recycle
NO batteries
NO dishes
NO light bulbs
NO window glass or mirrors
Where can I take a mattress?
A non-profit organization in Traverse City recycles mattresses and box springs: Bay Area Recycling for Charities or call 231-360-1231.
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