How to Prepare Your Recycling

Look for a whole new fleet of green Penn Waste recycling trucks now on the streets!

What does this mean for Penn Waste customers?

  • Paper products may be put in recycling bins with containers. Just be sure paper is covered by heavier material so it doesn't blow away!

  • Penn Waste will accept any size of cardboard if it is flattened.

  • Check out the list below to learn how to recycle successfully.

    • Paper, Paperboard & Cardboard


    Recycle These Items:

    Cardboard boxes

    Pizza boxes

    Food boxes (i.e. cereal & jello boxes)

    Paper towel & toilet paper rolls

    Paperboard packaging (i.e. tissue boxes)

    Offi ce paper (any color)

    Shredded paper

    Newspaper & inserts

    Magazines & catalogs

    Junk mail & envelopes

    Paper bags

    Phone books

    Prepare:

    1.Remove all packaging (styrofoam, peanuts, plastic, bubble wrap, plastic liners, etc.).

    2. Flatten ALL boxes.

    3. Cover loose paper with heavier containers to prevent it from blowing away.

    NOT ACCEPTABLE

    Plastic bags

    Food soiled material

    Containers

     

    		 

    Recycle These Items:

    Plastics

    #1-#7 plastics with necks smaller than their bases

    Glass

    Clear, brown, & green glass food and beverage containers

    Metal Cans

    Aluminum beverage cans

    Steel food and beverage cans

    Aerosol cans

     

    Prepare:

    1. Remove caps/lids.

    2. Rinse thoroughly.

    3. It is okay to leave on labels & neck rings.

    NOT ACCEPTABLE

    Plastic tubs, cups, trays, & bags

    Broken glass

    Windows, mirrors, ceramics, & light bulbs

    Drinking glasses

    Aluminum foil

    Scrap metal