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Recyclopedia

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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! 

Recyclopedia

Aerosol Cans

Reuse

Please recycle.

Recycle

If empty and clean, recycle with single-stream recycling. Recycle the plastic top as well.

Disposal

 

Aluminum, Cans

Reuse

This item should be recycled.

Recycle

Recycle with single-stream recycling. Must be empty and clean.

Disposal

This item should be recycled.

Aluminum, Foil and Plates

Reuse

This item should be recycled.

Recycle

Recycle with single stream recycling. Must be clean.

Disposal

If permanently soiled, place with waste.

Antennas, TV

Reuse

Currently there is no reuse option available for this item.

Recycle

Either cut into pieces that will fit in a single stream bin or bring to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.

Disposal

This item is should be recycled.

Basketball Hoops

Reuse

Donate if in fair condition.

You can also donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Recycle

Scrap metal can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road. 

Disposal

This item should be recycled.

Caps, Bottle (Plastic, Metal)

Reuse

Please recycle.

Recycle

Recycle with comingled recycling.

Disposal

This item should be recycled.

Chain Link Fences

Reuse

Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item

Recycle

This is scrap metal. Bring to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.

Disposal

Can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.

Chains

Reuse

Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.

Recycle

This is scrap metal. Bring to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road .

Disposal

See Recycle

Flatware

Reuse

If useable, please considering donating this item.

Many places like Goodwill accept flatware donations, or you could try Craigslist. 

 

Recycle

Flatware cannot be recycled with comingled items but you can bring them to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road as scrap metal.

Disposal

This item is waste and can be placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.

Foil Plates and Food Wrap (Aluminum Foil)

Reuse

Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.

Recycle

This item can be recycled. Please empty and clean. 

Disposal

Please empty, clean and recycle. 

Gas Grills

Reuse

Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.

Recycle

This is scrap metal and can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road (with gas tank removed).

A private scrap metal hauler may also be called to remove and recycle your appliance.

Disposal

This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the other disposal options outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.

Hot Water Tanks

Reuse

Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.

Recycle

This is scrap metal. Ask you plumber to recycle it or take it to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.

Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.

Disposal

 

Metal Sheds

Reuse

Craigslist - Barter, sell, and wanted classifieds.

eBay - Buy, sell, and trade.

Recycle

This is scrap metal and can be brought in pieces to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.

 

Disposal

 

Nails and Screws

Reuse

Many local Habitat for Humanity affiliates operate ReStores, which sell reusable and surplus building materials, furniture, and appliances to the public. The proceeds fund local Habitat house construction. Donate gently used household appliances (no older than 5 years) and household items.

Recycle

Do not discard into our landfills. This is scrap metal and can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.

Disposal

Nuts and Bolts

Reuse

Many local Habitat for Humanity affiliates operate ReStores, which sell reusable and surplus building materials, furniture, and appliances to the public. The proceeds fund local Habitat house construction. Donate gently used household appliances (no older than 5 years) and household items.

Recycle

This is scrap metal. It can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.

Disposal

Pots and Pans

Reuse

If usable and in good repair, it can be donated.

Goodwill

Salvation Army: 1-800-958-7825

Recycle

If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal. 

Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.

Disposal

This item may be considered waste and placed for pickup, but the options under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.

Propane Gas Tanks

Reuse

Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.

Recycle

Bring empty propane gas tanks to Home Depot.

Most sellers of propane will have a return policy for propane tanks.

Disposal

Scrap Metal

Reuse

Please recycle.

Recycle

All scrap metal can be recycled at the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.  

Disposal

This item may be placed with waste for pickup, but please recycle it to avoid it being put into a landfill.

Screws and Nails

Reuse

Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.

Recycle

All scrap metal 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 "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.

Stoves, Household

Reuse

If in good condition, please consider donating:

Green Demolitions - Phone: (888) 887-5211; Green Demolitions accepts kitchens, appliances (less than 5 years old), bathrooms, home décor, architectural artifacts, building materials, art, and more. Green Demolitions supports outreach programs of All Addicts Anonymous.

Recycle

If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.

If you are replacing an old appliance with a new one, ask the retailer if the old appliance can be removed and recycled as part of the delivery and installation process.

Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.

Disposal

 

Teflon Coated Pots and Pans

Reuse

If usable, consider donating to:

Goodwill

Salvation Army - Phone: 1-800-958-7825

Recycle

Can be brought to 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 options listed under "Reuse" and "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.

Tools

Reuse

Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.

Recycle

If the tool is made of metal it can be recycled as scrap metal at the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.

Alternatively, it can go to a junkyard.

Disposal

This item is waste and can be placed curbside, but the other disposal options outlined under "Recycle" will avoid it being discarded into a landfill.

If made of hard plastic and wood, place with waste. Remove and recycle rechargeable batteries.

Wheelchairs

Reuse

 

Recycle

If not in usable condition, this item is considered scrap metal and residents can recycle at the Recycling Center.

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.