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We must all work to be sure that only the correct types of paper are collected for recycling, in the correct category. If other types of paper are included, it will cause problems in the recycling process, so please be careful what you place in your recycling bin and keep this mailing as a reference.

Yes!

 
No!

magazine detergent box phone book junkmail envelope letter certificate file folder tissue box receipt greeting card postcard paper tube newspaper advertisement coupons
  • Magazines
  • Catalogues
  • Phonebooks
  • Detergent boxes*
  • Unprinted newspaper (packing paper)
  • Junkmail and unwanted mail
  • Envelopes with plastic windows
  • Shoe boxes*, Kleenex® boxes*, Cereal boxes*, dry food boxes*
  • Photocopies, office papers and file folders
  • Brochures
  • Receipts
  • Paperback books
  • 12/24 pack beverage cartons*
  • Wrapping paper (no foiled paper)
  • Greeting cards and postcards
  • Shredded paper (Make sure it is deep in the bag so it doesn’t cause litter)
  • Paper egg cartons
  • Lottery tickets
  • Tubes from wrapping paper, waxed paper, toilet tissue, etc.
  • Maps
  • Paper sacks
  • Newspapers
  • Newspaper inserts
  • Advertisements delivered with the newspaper
  • Newspaper coupons

* Flatten boxes before recycling.

bag of mixed paper
  milk carton paper cup chinese food box pizza box fastfood box hardbound book photo tissue grocery bag rubber bands

  • Pizza boxes
  • Milk cartons
  • Paper cups
  • Juice Boxes
  • Soiled paper
  • Chinese takeout boxes
  • Tissue paper
  • Napkins
  • Ice cream cartons
  • Wax paper, Saran® wrap
  • Foil wrapping paper
  • Foil printed or flocked greeting cards
  • Hardbound books
  • Styro® foam egg cartons
  • Photographs
  • Wallpaper
  • Facial tissue (Kleenex®)
  • Toilet paper
  • Plastic Bags
  • Rubber bands
  • Soiled paper

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