Recyclopedia
What and Where Can I Recycle?
Introducing a new feature to help you find how to
Reuse and Recycle hundreds of items. We hope Recyclopedia will help you recycle more!
Bottles, Glass (Clear, Colored, Beer, Wine, Soda)
Reuse
Flower vase or other storage.
Recycle
Recycle with single stream recycling. Must be empty and clean. Metal cap can also be recycled.
Disposal
These items should be recycled.
Crystal
Reuse
If in good condition consider donating to a local thrift shop or Good Will.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
If broken, this item must be placed with waste.
If in good condition, please consider other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" to avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Eyeglasses
Reuse
Lions Club International - You can check with your ophthalmologist or optometrist's office to see if there is a collection box in the office.
Recycle
LensCrafters has the Gift of Sight program. Just drop off your eyeglasses to LensCrafters and they will reuse the eyeglasses or recycle them.
Disposal
This item can be placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury which is hazardous and must be disposed of properly. It cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Glass, Bottles and Jars
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle with comingled recycling. Must be empty and clean. No need to remove labels.
Disposal
Mayonnaise Jars
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must recycle glass or plastics #1 - 7 with comingled recycling. Must be empty and clean. Covers can also be recycled.
Disposal
Mirrors
Reuse
If the mirror is in good condition, please consider donating.
Craigslist - Barter, sell and wanted classifieds.
eBay - Buy, sell, trade.
Recycle
Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
If the mirror is broken, please wrap carefully and place with waste.
Peanut Butter Jars, Glass / Plastic
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must recycle glass and plastics numbered #1-7. Place with comingled recycling. Must be clean and empty. Plastic tops can also be recycled.
Disposal
Pyrex
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Pyrex cannot be recycled. The very reason it is so durable is the reason it cannot be recycled. It does not melt at the same temperature as regular glass. Place with waste.
Salad Dressing Bottles
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must recycle plastics numbered #1-7. Place with comingled recycling. Must be clean and empty. Plastic tops can also be recycled.
Disposal
Windows
Reuse
If in good condition, please consider donating:
Green Demolitions - Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years old), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Go to website for more information. Green Demolitions supports outreach programs of All Addicts Anonymous. Phone: (888) 887-5211
Recycle
If the window frame is made of aluminum or steel, this item is considered scrap metal and can be recycled at the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.
Disposal
This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.
Wine Bottles
Reuse
Recycle
Recycle with comingled recycling. Must be empty and clean. No need to remove labels.
