Do's

• Do rinse plastic containers, milk / juice cartons, steel and tin cans to remove liquids and/or food; this will help avoid attracting flies and other pests.
• Do have lids on if they are made of recyclable materials.
• Do break down or cut up large cardboard boxes. Place on ground, next to your recycling container.
• Do ensure that recyclables are clean and dry.

Don'ts

• Don’t place your recycling container near parked cars, light poles, mailboxes or near other obstacles that would hinder collection.
• Don’t leave your recycling container at the curb after 6:00 p.m. if it has been serviced.
• Don’t stack non-recyclable items on or near recycle containers.
• Don’t bag or tie your recyclables before placing them in the container. All recyclable materials should be loose in the container.
• Don’t leave Styrofoam or plastic sheeting inserts in chipboard boxes.
• Don’t use your recycling container for garbage.