Countywide Program Recyclables: Standardized List
This list is a resource for municipalities to use when developing recycling contracts. It is not intended for public education about recycling. For information about what to recycle in your community, consult the Recycle Guide, Where Does It Go? Search Tool, or contact your recycling collection service provider.
| Newspaper | Newspaper (loose or tied) including other paper normally distributed inside newspaper such as ads, flyers, etc. and other items made from newsprint such as advertising guides. Does not include bagged newspaper. |
| Corrugated Cardboard | Uncoated brown cardboard boxes with a wavy core (no plastic liners or waxy coatings). Includes clean pizza boxes. Does not include waxy or contaminated cardboard or cardboard within shrink wrap plastic, such as that from a case of bottled water. |
| Magazines and Catalogs | All magazines and catalogs, including glossy magazines. |
| Mixed Paper | Printed or unprinted recyclable paper including white, colored, coated and uncoated papers, envelopes, index cards, file folders, telephone books, paperboard, chipboard, Kraft paper, brown paper bags, mail, paperback books, blueprints, and other printed material on glossy and non-glossy paper. Does not include shredded, contaminated, waxy, or metallic paper. |
| Aseptic Containers/ Cartons | Gable-top cartons, aseptic juice boxes, and other similar containers made of coated paperboard. |
| PET Bottles (#1) | Clear and colored bottles and jars coded polyethylene terephthalate (PET #1). Examples include soda bottles, water bottles, food jars, etc. Does not include loose caps and lids. |
| Natural HDPE Bottles (#2) | Clear/natural plastic bottles coded high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2). Examples include milk jugs, vinegar bottles, and gallon water bottles. Does not include loose caps and lids. Containers >3 gallons are considered Bulky Rigid Plastics. |
| Colored HDPE Bottles (#2) | Opaque, pigmented plastic bottles coded high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2). Examples include detergent and shampoo bottles. Does not include loose caps and lids. Containers >3 gallons are considered Bulky Rigid Plastics. |
| Non-Bottle PET Containers (#1) | Clear and colored plastic non-bottle, non-jar containers coded PET #1. Examples include clamshell containers, fruit or vegetable platters, and some plastic drink cups. |
| Non-Bottle HDPE Containers (#2) | Wide-mouthed tubs and containers coded HDPE #2. Examples include large plastic coffee containers and plastic chip tubes, including lids. Containers >3 gallons are considered Bulky Rigid Plastics. |
| PP Containers (#5) | Clear and colored plastic containers coded PP #5. Examples include some dairy product cups and tubs, pill bottles, frozen food trays, and plastic drink cups. Does not include loose caps and lids. Containers >3 gallons are considered Bulky Rigid Plastics. |
| Other Plastic Containers (#3,4,6,7) | All plastic containers coded #3, #4, #6, or #7. Examples include some bottles, some drink cups, some clamshells, and Arizona Iced Tea™ gallon jugs. |
| Bulky Rigid Plastics | Non-container rigid plastic items such as crates, baskets, toys, refuse totes, lawn furniture, laundry baskets, and other large plastic items. Includes containers (e.g. flower pots, buckets, drums) greater than 3 gallons. Does not include electronic or electric toys, or bulky items consisting of mixed materials. |
| Tin/Steel Cans | Tin-plated steel cans, usually food containers and empty aerosol cans, including labels. Includes steel caps/lids. |
| Aluminum Cans | Aluminum soft drink, beer, food cans, and empty aerosol cans. |
| Aluminum Foil and Trays | Aluminum foil and food trays, such as disposable pie plates and catering trays. Does not include excessively dirty foil and trays. |
| Glass Containers | All clear, green, blue, and amber glass bottles and jars as well as broken container glass pieces. |