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May’s Monthly Recyclable: The Lifeblood of Trees

For May, the monthly recyclable is Paper! The Curbside Recycling Program wants to extend a reminder that it accepts all paper. Paper is one of the most important materials used universally virtually every day. Paper has a very high recovery rate. If measured by weight, more paper is recovered for recycling than all glass, plastic and aluminum combined. Keep recycling right!


 

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The monthly non-acceptable blue bin item is Electronic Waste. Electronics such as telephones, radios, TVs, computers and cell phones are considered e-waste. What do you usually do when you come across old electronics? What type of electronics become outdated quickly in your household? E-waste accounts for 70 percent of overall toxic waste found in landfills and if trashed, can leach toxic substances into the soil and groundwater. Be sure to dispose of e-waste properly at an appropriate collection center or put working items to good use by donating.

You should have received your postcard reminder in the mail last weekend.

 

April’s Monthly Recyclable: Through the Looking Glass

For April, the monthly recyclable is Glass!

The Curbside Recycling Program wants to extend a reminder that it accepts all glass. Glass is actually one of the most popular materials recycled. Glass containers are 100% recyclable, can be recycled endlessly without any loss of quality and recovered glass is used as the majority ingredient in new glass containers. Keep recycling right Del Rosa!
 

 

 

What stays out of the blue bin? Food Waste. Food scraps should stay out of the blue bin and in the trash! Food waste that ends up in the recycling bin contaminates recyclables and makes the recyclables unrecoverable.

Look for your postcard reminder in the mail in the month ahead!

 
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