Redwood County
The Redwood County website lists specific guidelines as to what materials are or are not recyclable in your area; please consult this list (as well as any materials you may have received from your county or recycling servicer) as you collect your recyclables. But remember, you can always recycle MORE than just what's collected! Reusable goods can be given to thrift stores or churches, food waste can be composted, some materials can be sent directly to remanufacturers... For tips on recycling MORE than what's normally collected, check out our mega list of what can be recycled and how.
Recycling Guidelines
Place your CLEAN AND DRY plastics and glass (together), metals (together) and newsprint, magazines and office paper (separated) into your red recycling container for collection. Place corrugated cardboard (separated) alongside the container. All recyclables must be placed in designated bins and placed at the curb by 8:00am on the day of scheduled pick-up. Rural residents may take recyclables to the nearest drop shed or to the Recycling Center. The following materials are accepted:
PLASTICS
Any color plastic containers marked with the recycling symbol #1 through #5 is accepted. Rinse thoroughly. Labels do not need to be removed. Discard all lids -- except for motor oil containers.
DO NOT INCLUDE: plastics marked with #6 or #7; plastic paint cans; containers with metal bands or tops; styrofoam cups, dishes, meat trays, packing material or toys; containers larger than 5 quarts.
GLASS
Clear, green or brown glass that has contained a food or beverage is accepted. Remove lids or caps. Rinse thoroughly. Do not break. Labels do not need to be removed.
DO NOT INCLUDE: dishes and drinking glasses; light bulbs; window glass; mirrors; ceramics; flower vases; casseroles.
METALS
Aluminum: beverage cans, pie tins, trays and CLEAN aluminum foil are accepted. Rinse thoroughly.
Steel food cans: any food container or metal lid is accepted. Remove label and flatten. Rinse thoroughly.
Aerosol and paint cans: must be completely empty. Remove lids.
NEWSPRINT
Newspaper, ad slicks, inserts and flyers are accepted -- if it comes with your newspaper, recycle it with newspaper. Place newsprint in paper bags or bundle and tie.
MAGAZINES & CATALOGS
Glossy magazines, catalogs, auto traders, glossy advertisements and papers, phone books and paperback books are accepted. Place these materials in a SEPARATE paper bag, or bundle and tie.
DO NOT INCLUDE: hardcover books.
OFFICE PAPER
White "bond" papers such as typing paper, computer paper, copy paper, adding machine tape, notepad paper and white windowless envelopes are accepted. Businesses and schools should separate these paper materials from the Junk Mail and Colored Paper category; for most households, it is acceptable to combine these two categories, unless large quantities are being generated.
DO NOT INCLUDE: carbon paper; paper ream wrappers; wax-coated paper; construction paper.
JUNK MAIL & COLORED PAPER
Junk mail, envelopes (including windows), church bulletins, greeting cards, file folders, manila envelopes, colored copy paper and note paper are accepted. Businesses and schools should separate these paper materials from the Junk Mail and Colored Paper category; for most households, it is acceptable to combine these two categories, unless large quantities are being generated.
DO NOT INCLUDE: bubble-pack envelopes; carbon paper; paper ream wrappers; wax-coated paper; construction paper.
CARDBOARD
Corrugated cardboard only. Break down and flatten. Cut down large pieces to 4-foot squares or smaller.
DO NOT INCLUDE: detergent boxes; waxed cardboard; beverage boxes. Resources
(Last updated June 4, 2010)
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