Paper products coated with plastic such as paper coffee cups, paper ice cream cartons and to-go paper containers are accepted in curbside recycling carts and at all SWACO recycling drop-off locations. Make sure to rinse out any food residue before recycling.

Pro-tip

Consider bringing your own reusable coffee cup or take-out container when dining out next time! Keep a few extra in the trunk of your car and inside a travel backpack for easy grab and go.

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Wrapping paper without foil and glitter is accepted in curbside recycling carts and at SWACO recycling drop-off locations. Wrapping paper should be free of ribbons and bows before recycling.

Pro-tips

Save any bows, ribbons, and gift bags to reuse next year!

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Greasy pizza boxes are now accepted as long as they are free of pizza and the liner has been removed. With new technology, the grease no longer hinders the final quality of the recycled paper product. No need to remove the top from the bottom to recycle the clean part. The whole box can be recycled!

QUICK TIPS

Please flatten pizza boxes before placing in the recycling.

Want to learn more?

Click here to watch the “How to Recycle Cardboard” video.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?

These materials are accepted in all residential curbside recycling programs and at all SWACO drop-off recycling locations.

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Most paper, plastic & metal cups can be recycled in your residential program or SWACO drop-off recycling location.

QUICK TIPS

Unfortunately, the only type of cup that is NOT accepted is a party cup such as a solo cup.

Please make sure cups are empty. Rinse out with water if necessary & remove straws.  Leave lids on plastic cups. Lids on the paper cups should be discarded in the regular trash.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?

These materials are accepted in all residential curbside recycling programs & at all SWACO drop-off recycling locations.

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Paper such as junk mail, newspaper, magazines, office & school paper, and paper grocery bags are accepted.  

QUICK TIPS

Generally, if you can tear a paper item with your hands, it’s recyclable. 

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?

These materials are accepted in all residential curbside recycling programs and at all SWACO drop-off recycling locations.

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Cartons such as milk, broth, and juice boxes are accepted.

QUICK TIPS

Please empty cartons, remove and dispose of straws and lids (they can’t be recycled with the carton).

Want to learn more?

Click here to watch the “How to Recycle Cartons” video.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?

These materials are accepted in all residential curbside recycling programs and at all SWACO drop-off recycling locations.

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Steel and aluminum cans are accepted for recycling. Empty aerosol cans are also accepted as long as the material in the can was not hazardous (like insect killer) and the tip has been removed.

QUICK TIPS

Labels do not need to be removed. Please rinse containers when necessary. See Scrap Metal for options on recycling other metal objects.

Want to learn more?

Click here to watch the “How to Recycle Metal” video.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?

These materials are accepted in all residential curbside recycling programs and at all SWACO drop-off recycling locations.

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All colors of glass bottles and jars are accepted.

QUICK TIPS

Labels do not need to be removed. Please rinse containers when necessary and put lids back on and they will be recycled too!

Want to learn more?

Click here to watch the “How to Recycle Glass” video.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?

These materials are accepted in all residential curbside recycling programs and at all SWACO drop-off recycling locations.

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All plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, cups and clear clamshell containers can be recycled in your residential program.

QUICK TIPS

Please rinse out with water when necessary and put the cap or lid back on.

Want to learn more?

Click here to watch the “How to Recycle Plastic” video.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?

These materials are accepted in all residential curbside recycling programs and at all SWACO drop-off recycling locations.

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Many types of cardboard items are recyclable, including corrugated cardboard, mail-order boxes, cereal boxes, pizza boxes, paper towel rolls, and other items.

QUICK TIPS

Please flatten your cardboard boxes prior to putting them in your recycling container.

Greasy pizza boxes are accepted.

Want to learn more?

Click here to watch the “How to Recycle Cardboard” video.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE THESE ITEMS?

These materials are accepted in all residential curbside recycling programs and at all SWACO drop-off recycling locations.

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Cartons Cups Glass Bottles & Jars Metal Cans Paper Coated with Plastic Paper, Magazines & Mail Pizza Boxes Plastic Bottles & Containers Wrapping Paper