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!
Aseptic Packaging (Juice Boxes, Milk Containers)
Reuse
These items should be recycled.
Recycle
Rinse and recycle with caps separated.
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
Audio Cassettes
Recycle
Alternative Community Training (ACT)
- ACT Website
- (800) 359-4607
- 2200 Burlington, Columbia, MO 65202
- ACT is a not-for-profit that empowers individuals with disabilities, by providing work training and social services. At ACT, the video tapes get cleaned, degaussed, and packaged for resale. ACT also processes computer media.
Disposal
Bags, Plastic
Reuse
Reuse in waste baskets, if clean.
Recycle
Recycle all bags (even if they do not have numbers). All supermarkets, CVS, Target, and some other stores will accept plastic bags for recycling.
Disposal
Basketball Hoops
Recycle
Scrap metal can be brought to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road.
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
Bottles, Plastic (Clear, Colored, Opaque, Water, Salad Dressing, Soda, Juice, Shampoo)
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Place with single stream recycling. Must be clean and empty. Plastic top can also be recycled.
Disposal
These items should be recycled.
Brita Water Filters
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Brita water filters are #5 plastic. You may recycle.
Disposal
See Recycle.
Bubble Wrap
Reuse
Bubble wrap can be saved for reuse in personal shipping protection.
Recycle
Bubble wrap and expanded polystyrene (known as Styrofoam, a Dow product) peanuts are accepted at UPS Store for recycling. Bubble wrap can be recycled in a single stream bin.
Disposal
Residents can bring to the Recycling Center at 700 Middle Road
Candy Wrappers
Reuse
Certain types of wrappers can be mailed in (free of postage) and upcycled. Go to the TerraCycle website to see which brands participate in one of their brigades.
Recycle
This item can be placed with single stream recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Caps, Bottle (Plastic, Metal)
Reuse
Please recycle.
Recycle
Recycle with comingled recycling.
Disposal
This item should be recycled.
Cellophane
Reuse
Recycle
Currently there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.Cups, Expanded Polystyrene (Known As Styrofoam, a Dow Product)
Some haulers pick up polystyrene but it does not get recycled.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Styrofoam can not be recycled
Disposal
Please place this item with waste.
Cups, Plastic
Much plastic ware, including cups, can be recycled.
Reuse
Please recycle unless it is meant to be reusable.
Recycle
You must recycle numbered (#1-7) plastic. All must be rinsed and placed with comingled items.
Disposal
If not numbered (#1-7), place with waste.
Dry Cleaning Bags, Plastic
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All supermarkets will accept plastic bags for recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Hypodermic Needles / Insulin Lancets
This is hazardous medical waste and must be specially disposed of in appropriate biohazard containers. It cannot be placed with trash for pickup.
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
This item cannot be recycled.
Disposal
Can be brought to the Fire Department and put into the needle disposal machine.
Margarine Tubs
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must recycle plastics #1 - 7 with comingled recycling. Must be empty and clean. Plastic covers can also be recycled.
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
Newspaper Bags, Plastic
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must recycle plastic bags. All grocery bags (even if they do not have numbers) may be recycled at a store location near you with a collection box near the entrance. Click here to find a location. All supermarkets will accept plastic bags for recycling.
Disposal
See Recycle.
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
Pill Bottles, Empty
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. Remove labels for privacy concerns.
Disposal
Plastic
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
You must recycle plastics. Place empty, clean plastics with single stream recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Bottle Caps
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Please recycle all plastic items.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Hangers
Reuse
At checkout, decline hangers if practical.
Recycle
Recycle all plastic items. Place with co-mingled recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Plates, Cups, Bowls
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Please recycle all plastics. Place with single stream recycling. Must be clean and empty.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Six-Pack Rings
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle all plastics. Place with single stream recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Wrap (Electronics)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle all plastics. Place with single stream recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Wrap (Paper Towel / Toilet Paper)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle all plastics. Place with single stream recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Plastic Wrap (Saran Wrap)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle all plastics.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Produce Bags (Plastic)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All supermarkets will accept plastic bags for recycling.
Disposal
See Recycling
Pudding Cups
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.
Disposal
Pumps, Plastic Bottle
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.Recycle
Although they are not numbered, pumps from plastic bottles may be recycled. Place with comingled recycling. Must be clean and empty.
Disposal
Rigid Plastics
Reuse
Reusable items, such as toys, in good condition may be donated.
Recycle
Place with single stream recycling.
Disposal
Must be recycled.
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
Saran Wrap
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste.
Shampoo and Conditioner 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
Shopping Bags (Plastic)
Reuse
Reuse in waste baskets.
Recycle
All plastic bags (even if they do not have numbers) may be recycled. All supermarkets, CVS, Target, and some other stores will accept plastic bags for recycling. Click here to find a drop off location.
Disposal
See Recycling.
Soup Cartons (Aseptic Packages)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All soup cartons (aseptic packages) can be recycled in the single stream bin.
Disposal
N/A
Soy, Rice, Almond, Hemp Milk Cartons (Aseptic Packages)
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All soy, rice, almond, and hemp milk cartons (aseptic packages) can be recycled in the single stream bin.
Disposal
Spray 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
Straws
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Recycle in the single stream bin.
Disposal
Recycle in the single stream bin.
Take Out Food Containers
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
If plastic, you must recycle plastics numbered #1-7. If aluminum, recycle with comingled recycling. All containers must be empty and clean. If wax-coated, it can still be recycled.
Examples:
- Frozen Food Containers
- Milk Containers
- Juice Containers / Boxes
Disposal
If permanently soiled, place with waste.
Tarp, Plastic
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Place with recycling.
Disposal
Please recycle.
Toys
Reuse
SAFE (not-for-profit) will accept gently used stuffed animals, toys, children's books, and baby blankets that are clean and in good condition. SAFE cleans the stuffed animals and toys, and delivers them to children in emergency situations or donates them to other children's organizations, military organizations, libraries, and nursing homes. This is a mail in program. Click here to visit their website for more information and links to other organizations that accept stuffed animals.
Recycle
All hard plastic toys can be recycled in the single stream bin. Soft toys are not recyclable and must be disposed.
Disposal
If the stuffed animals are not in good condition, place with waste.
Tyvek, Envelopes and House Wrap
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
Currently, there is no recycle option available for this item.
Disposal
Place with waste. This is not recyclable. Large quantities are considered construction/demolition debris and must be disposed of by your contractor.
Yogurt Containers
Reuse
Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item.
Recycle
All plastic containers can be rinsed and recycled in the single stream bin. Aluminum tops should be removed, rinsed, and placed in the single stream bin.
