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Aerosol Cans
HHW, Aerosols
HHW Drop-Off CentersIf aerosol cans still have contents please bring them to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. Recycling Curbside CollectionEMPTY aerosol cans can be recycled - remove lids and recycle them separately. |
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Aluminum Foil Containers & Wrap
Container, Foil
Recycling Curbside CollectionThe box that holds the aluminum foil is recyclable. Aluminum foil is accepted if it is free of any food residue. Trash Curbside CollectionPlease discard all soiled foil or foil containers in the brown trash cart. |
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Aluminum Soda & Beverage Cans
Container, Metal
Recycling Curbside CollectionIf the can has contained beverage or liquids, rinse clean and place in the blue recycling cart. HHW Drop-Off CentersIf the can has contained household hazardous waste such as paint or chemicals, take these to the HHW drop off locations. |
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Amazon Boxes
Paper, Amazon
Recycling Curbside CollectionAmazon boxes are recyclable but not the plastic bubble wrapped envelopes. Please flatten boxes. Packing materials like clear plastic shipping pillows and Styrofoam peanuts should go in the garbage. Bulky Item Drop-Off CentersThese oversized items may be brought to one of the Bulky Waste Collection Centers at no cost for residents who pay an environmental fee (this fee appears on your CPS bill). Note: Bring a recent copy of your CPS bill and a picture ID as proof of residency. |
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Ashes & Coals
Organics, Other
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic materials that do not contain any plastic or hazardous substances are accepted in the green cart. |
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Bamboo Containers
Organics, Soiled Paper
Organics Curbside CollectionFood-soiled paper and parchment can can be placed into the green organics cart. |
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Bamboo Cutlery
Organics, Soiled Paper
Organics Curbside CollectionFood-soiled paper and parchment can can be placed into the green organics cart. |
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Books, Catalogues & Magazines
Paper, Hardcover Book
Recycling Curbside CollectionPhone books, magazines and paperback books are accepted in our curbside recycling program. Hardcover Book DisposalHardcover books are not accepted for recycling. Please consider donating gently used books. |
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Carboard Cartons
Paper, Boxboard
Recycling Curbside CollectionBoxes used for cereal, shoes, laundry detergent and paper towel cores are accepted for recycling. Remove and dispose of any plastic or foil liners or wrap. Flatten all items. |
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Carbonless Paper
Paper, Mixed
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry paper without any food residue can be recycled. Trash Curbside CollectionPaper that has carbon, foil, wax, glitter or adhesive goes into the brown trash cart. |
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Cardboard Boxes
Paper, Corrugated
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry cardboard should be flattened and placed in the blue cart. |
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Cardboard Trays & Tubes
Paper, Trays & Tubes
Recycling Curbside CollectionCarboard trays can be recycled ONLY if they have not come in contact with food. Trash Curbside CollectionCarboard trays that have come in contact with food go into the brown trash cart. |
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Cereal Boxes
Paper, Boxboard
Recycling Curbside CollectionBoxes used for cereal, shoes, laundry detergent and paper towel cores are accepted for recycling. Remove and dispose of any plastic or foil liners or wrap. Flatten all items. |
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Chopsticks, Popsicle Sticks & Tooth Picks
Organics, Other
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic materials that do not contain any plastic or hazardous substances are accepted in the green cart. |
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Christmas Trees (Real)
Christmas Trees
Organics Curbside CollectionChristmas trees are not available for curbside collection unless the tree can be cut into pieces and placed into the green cart. Christmas Tree Drop-Off LocationsPlease bring trees to one of the drop-off locations. Trees must be free of decoration and plastic bags prior to drop-off. |
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Cleaning Supplies
HHW, Cleaning Supplies
Recycling Curbside CollectionCleaning supply containers can be recycled ONLY if these guidelines are followed. Remove the cap, lid, nozzle or sprayer from the plastic, glass or metal bottle and place those in the brown trash cart. Rinse the bottle portion and place in the blue cart. Aerosol cans can be recycled only if they are completely empty. Remove the nozzle and place it in the brown trash cart. HHW Drop-Off CentersIf any container is not completely empty, it should be taken to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. |
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Clear Plastic Food Containers
Container, Plastic
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Coffee Filters & Tea Bags
Organics, Coffee Grounds
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic material can be placed into the green cart. |
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Coffee Grounds
Organics, Coffee Grounds
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic material can be placed into the green cart. |
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Compostable Bags & Liners
Garbage, Compostable Bags & Liners
Trash Curbside CollectionThese are not accepted in San Antonio’s green cart organics program despite being labeled compostable or bio-degradable. Some brands actually do not break down. Organics Curbside CollectionPlain brown paper bags and leaf bags are accepted in the green cart ONLY if they are filled with 100% organic material. |
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Computer Mice, Keyboard & Accessories
Electronics, Computer Accessories
Trash Curbside CollectionIf small enough to fit, these items can also be placed in the brown cart. Electronic RecyclingSome electronics can be recycled through Goodwill Industries. |
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Computer Monitors
Electronics, Computer Accessories
Trash Curbside CollectionIf small enough to fit, these items can also be placed in the brown cart. Electronic RecyclingSome electronics can be recycled through Goodwill Industries. |
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Computer Printers & Peripherals
HHW, Electronics
HHW Drop-Off CentersAll electronic devices must go to the HHW drop of center and never in any of the curbside carts. Their batteries are extremely dangerous. They should be taken to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. Electronic RecyclingSome electronics can be recycled through Goodwill Industries. |
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Computerized Devices
HHW, Electronics
HHW Drop-Off CentersAll electronic devices must go to the HHW drop of center and never in any of the curbside carts. Their batteries are extremely dangerous. They should be taken to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. Electronic RecyclingSome electronics can be recycled through Goodwill Industries. |
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Computers, Tablets & Smartphones
HHW, Electronics
HHW Drop-Off CentersAll electronic devices must go to the HHW drop of center and never in any of the curbside carts. Their batteries are extremely dangerous. They should be taken to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. Electronic RecyclingSome electronics can be recycled through Goodwill Industries. |
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Cooking Oils & Fats
Organics, Cooking Oils & Fat
Organics Curbside CollectionSmall amounts of cooking oil or fat can go in the garbage, preferably in a sealed container. HHW Drop-Off CentersLarge amounts of cooking oils or fat can be brought in labeled containers to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. |
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Corrugated Cardboard Boxes
Paper, Corrugated
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry cardboard should be flattened and placed in the blue cart. |
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Dairy & Juice Cartons
Container, Gable Top
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean before putting in the blue recycling cart. |
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Disposable Paper Cups
Paper, Mixed
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry paper without any food residue can be recycled. Trash Curbside CollectionPaper that has carbon, foil, wax, glitter or adhesive goes into the brown trash cart. |
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Dryer Lint
Organics, Other
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic materials that do not contain any plastic or hazardous substances are accepted in the green cart. |
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Electric & Electronic Clocks
HHW, Electronics
HHW Drop-Off CentersAll electronic devices must go to the HHW drop of center and never in any of the curbside carts. Their batteries are extremely dangerous. They should be taken to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. Electronic RecyclingSome electronics can be recycled through Goodwill Industries. |
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Electric Fans & Heaters
HHW, Electronics
HHW Drop-Off CentersAll electronic devices must go to the HHW drop of center and never in any of the curbside carts. Their batteries are extremely dangerous. They should be taken to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. Electronic RecyclingSome electronics can be recycled through Goodwill Industries. |
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Electric Motors & Wires or Wiring
HHW, Electronics
HHW Drop-Off CentersAll electronic devices must go to the HHW drop of center and never in any of the curbside carts. Their batteries are extremely dangerous. They should be taken to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. Electronic RecyclingSome electronics can be recycled through Goodwill Industries. |
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Electric Outdoor Power Tools
HHW, Electronics
HHW Drop-Off CentersAll electronic devices must go to the HHW drop of center and never in any of the curbside carts. Their batteries are extremely dangerous. They should be taken to an HHW facility or an HHW Mobile event. Electronic RecyclingSome electronics can be recycled through Goodwill Industries. |
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Food Items
Organics, Food
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic material can be placed into the green cart. Food waste must be completely out of any plastic, Styrofoam, metal or wax or foil/ packaging. Bones are organic but are undesirable for the composting process. |
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Garden Plants & Weeds
Yard Waste, Garden Plants & Weeds
Organics Curbside CollectionTrimmings and clippings go in the green organics cart. For plants being completely removed and uprooted, shake off all excess dirt and then place in the green cart. Brush Curbside CollectionLarger items are accepted during seasonal curbside brush collection for free. Out-of-Cycle Brush CollectionBrush can be collected outisde your regular collection time by appointment for a service fee. |
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Gift Bags & Wrap
Paper, Gift Wrap
Recycling Curbside CollectionCardboard frozen food boxes that do not come in direct contact with food can be recycled. Plastic liners are not recyclable and must be thrown away in the brown cart. Trash Curbside CollectionThe inner packaging should be placed in the brown trash cart. All frozen food pouches go in the brown trash cart. |
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Glass Beverage Bottles
Container, Glass
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Glass Bottles & Jars
Container, Glass
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Greasy & Food Soiled Paper
Organics, Soiled Paper
Organics Curbside CollectionFood-soiled paper and parchment can can be placed into the green organics cart. |
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Greeting Cards
Paper, Greeting Cards
Recycling Curbside CollectionGift cards, bags and wrap are accepted for recycling, but only if they are 100% plain paper. Trash Curbside CollectionRibbons, rope handles, foil-type paper and cards with glitter should all go in the garbage. If you're not sure if it should be recycled, then it probably belongs in the garbage. |
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Hedge & Shrub Trimmings
Organics, Other
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic materials that do not contain any plastic or hazardous substances are accepted in the green cart. |
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Houseplants & Flower Arrangements
Organics, Houseplants
Organics Curbside CollectionHouseplants are accepted in the green organics cart only when removed from the pot. Shake off any excess dirt. Flower arrangements are accepted in the green cart only when removed from the vase and all floral wire, floral moisture foam, glass rocks, ribbon and any other non-compostable decorations are removed. |
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Juice Boxes
Container, Tetra Pak
Recycling Curbside CollectionPlease remove straws and plastic overwrap and empty out liquids. Place loosely in the blue recycling cart. |
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Leaves
Leaves
Organics Curbside CollectionLeaves are accepted in your organics cart. Bagged Leaf Curbside CollectionLeaves are also collected curbside 2 times per year at no charge. Please call 311 to arrange a pickup. Leaves must be placed in kraft paper bags or boxes ONLY. Leaves that are placed in the street, plastic bags, or garbage carts will NOT be collected. |
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Magazines, Telephone Books, Directories & Notepads
Paper, Hardcover Book
Recycling Curbside CollectionPhone books, magazines and paperback books are accepted in our curbside recycling program. Hardcover Book DisposalHardcover books are not accepted for recycling. Please consider donating gently used books. |
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Mail, Flyers & Catalogs
Paper, Mixed
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry paper without any food residue can be recycled. Trash Curbside CollectionPaper that has carbon, foil, wax, glitter or adhesive goes into the brown trash cart. |
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Metal Beverage Cans
Container, Metal
Recycling Curbside CollectionIf the can has contained beverage or liquids, rinse clean and place in the blue recycling cart. HHW Drop-Off CentersIf the can has contained household hazardous waste such as paint or chemicals, take these to the HHW drop off locations. |
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Metal Bottle Caps & Lids
Container, Metal
Recycling Curbside CollectionIf the can has contained beverage or liquids, rinse clean and place in the blue recycling cart. HHW Drop-Off CentersIf the can has contained household hazardous waste such as paint or chemicals, take these to the HHW drop off locations. |
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Metal Cans
Container, Metal
Recycling Curbside CollectionIf the can has contained beverage or liquids, rinse clean and place in the blue recycling cart. HHW Drop-Off CentersIf the can has contained household hazardous waste such as paint or chemicals, take these to the HHW drop off locations. |
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Milk Cartons
Container, Gable Top
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean before putting in the blue recycling cart. |
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Napkins
Organics, Soiled Paper
Organics Curbside CollectionFood-soiled paper and parchment can can be placed into the green organics cart. |
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Newspaper
Paper, Mixed
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry paper without any food residue can be recycled. Trash Curbside CollectionPaper that has carbon, foil, wax, glitter or adhesive goes into the brown trash cart. |
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Organic Garden Materials
Organics, Other
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic materials that do not contain any plastic or hazardous substances are accepted in the green cart. |
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Paper Coffee Cups
Paper, Mixed
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry paper without any food residue can be recycled. Trash Curbside CollectionPaper that has carbon, foil, wax, glitter or adhesive goes into the brown trash cart. |
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Paper Items
Paper, Mixed
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry paper without any food residue can be recycled. Trash Curbside CollectionPaper that has carbon, foil, wax, glitter or adhesive goes into the brown trash cart. |
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Paper Packaging
Paper, Mixed
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry paper without any food residue can be recycled. Trash Curbside CollectionPaper that has carbon, foil, wax, glitter or adhesive goes into the brown trash cart. |
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Paper Plates
Organics, Paper Plates
Organics Curbside CollectionPlain paper food soiled paper plates can go in the green organics cart. Trash Curbside CollectionPaper plates that have a wax, foil or other type of coating go in the brown trash cart. |
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Parchment Papers
Organics, Soiled Paper
Organics Curbside CollectionFood-soiled paper and parchment can can be placed into the green organics cart. |
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Pizza Boxes
Paper, Pizza Box
Organics Curbside CollectionCardboard pizza boxes, even those that have been soiled with oil or food debris can go into the the green cart. |
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Plastic Baby Wipe Boxes
Container, Plastic
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Plastic Beverage Containers
Container, Plastic
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Plastic Bottle Caps
Container, Plastic
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Plastic Bottles
Container, Plastic
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Plastic Bottles, Jars & Jugs
Container, Plastic
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Plastic Take-Out Containers
Container, Plastic
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Pumpkins, Melons, Gourds & Jackfruit
Organics, Food
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic material can be placed into the green cart. Food waste must be completely out of any plastic, Styrofoam, metal or wax or foil/ packaging. Bones are organic but are undesirable for the composting process. |
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Sawdust & Wood Shavings
Organics, Other
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic materials that do not contain any plastic or hazardous substances are accepted in the green cart. |
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Shoe Boxes
Paper, Corrugated
Recycling Curbside CollectionClean and dry cardboard should be flattened and placed in the blue cart. |
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Shredded Paper
Paper, Shredded
Organics Curbside CollectionPaper that has been shredded or turned into confetti can no longer be recycled. If it is plain paper, it can be placed in the green cart. Trash Curbside CollectionPaper that has carbon, foil, wax, glitter or adhesive goes into the brown trash cart. |
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Straw, Corn Husks or Stalks, Bamboo & Sugar Cane
Yard Waste
Organics Curbside CollectionBranches up to 3 feet in length and up to 4 inches in diameter can be placed in the green organics cart. Brush Curbside CollectionLarger items are accepted during seasonal curbside brush collection for free. |
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Tetra Pak Cartons
Container, Tetra Pak
Recycling Curbside CollectionPlease remove straws and plastic overwrap and empty out liquids. Place loosely in the blue recycling cart. |
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Tree Branches
Yard Waste
Organics Curbside CollectionBranches up to 3 feet in length and up to 4 inches in diameter can be placed in the green organics cart. Brush Curbside CollectionLarger items are accepted during seasonal curbside brush collection for free. |
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Tree Trunks, Stumps & Large Branches
Yard Waste, Stumps & Large Branches
Organics Curbside CollectionBranches up to 3 feet in length and up to 4 inches in diameter can be placed in the green organics cart. Brush Curbside CollectionLarger items are accepted during seasonal curbside brush collection for free. Out-of-Cycle Brush CollectionBrush can be collected outisde your regular collection time by appointment for a service fee. |
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Water Bottles (Plastic)
Container, Plastic
Recycling Curbside CollectionContainers must be empty and rinsed clean. Remove caps/lids and place loosely in blue cart. |
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Yard & Grass Clippings
Organics, Other
Organics Curbside CollectionOrganic materials that do not contain any plastic or hazardous substances are accepted in the green cart. |