Terra Firma Recycling

The Following Recyclables Are Accepted at Terra Firma Recycling: Plastic- Typically plastic #1 through #7 is recyclable. Please rinse out containers to remove as much residue at possible. No need to discard plastic lids and caps on plastic bottles. We DO NOT accept plastic pumps. Please remove plastic pumps and discard. Cardboard-Although not required, we appreciate flattened cardboard. We also accept paper towel tubes, brown paper bags, and toilet paper tubes. No waxed lined cardboard such as produce boxes or animal food bags. Chipboard or Paperboard- This type of material includes: cereal boxes, tissue boxes, cracker boxes, diaper boxes, soda carrier boxes, fruit snack boxes, oatmeal boxes, and butter boxes. Newspaper, Inserts, and Magazines-We accept the entire newspaper including inserts and ads. Please discard plastic bags around these items and items such as CD or magnets Office Paper-All types of office paper are accepted. All colors of paper are accepted. Don’t worry about removing paper clips, staples, tape, and sticky notes. These accessory items are okay in the mix. Bulk or Junk Mail-This material is also accepted. Don’t worry about removing stamps, sticky notes, or staples Steel, Aluminum, and Tin Cans- Please make sure any aerosol cans are totally empty. Please make sure to rinse out vegetable and fruit cans. Please make sure any aluminum foil is cleaned as well. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLWING ITEMS: plastic pumps, plastic bags, clamshell “to go” containers, #7 PLA compostable plastics-these look like plastic but are made from corn, plastic egg cartons, six pack ring holders, plastic plates, plastic forks, plastic spoons, plastic knives, plastic six pack holders, plastic syringes and needles, Styrofoam, motor oil plastic bottles, paper towels, napkins, sanitary napkins, diapers, ceramics, Pyrex, microwave trays, PVC pipe, animal food bags, phonebooks, paperback and hardback books, and glass. NO TYVEK which is a polyethylene fiber used to make overnight mailing envelopes. No batteries, electronics, or bio hazardous waste.

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