Recycling Standards

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Boon & Sons Residential Recycling Standards recycle box

We provide customers with one recycle box which can be used for all recyclable materials, which our drivers will sort upon collection. Please remember that all cans, bottles, plastic jugs, etc. need to be emptied, rinsed out, and caps discarded (labels are acceptable).

Please remember that non-recyclable materials and contaminated items will not be collected. Contaminated loads will not be accepted at the recycling center and are therefore land filled. Please help the environment and us by preparing your recyclables properly.

	Recycle	Do Not Recycle	Preparation
CANS	Aluminum, tin and bi-metal food and beverage containers	NO paint cans, pesticide cans, pots & pans, scrap metal, coat hangers, DO NOT PUT IN PLASTIC BAGS	Rinse clean Labels are acceptable and need not be removed
GLASS	*Green, brown, and clear unbroken* glass from food and beverage containers**	NO drinking glass, Pyrex, light bulbs, ceramics, window or mirror glass, clay flower pots, crystal, ovenware	Remove caps, Rinse clean Labels and neck rings need not be removed
AEROSOL CANS	Empty aerosol cans	NO spray paints or pesticides	Empty, remove caps
#1 - #7 PLASTIC	1 - 7 only Milk, juice, water, cider jugs Laundry detergent & shampoo bottles	NO plastic bags, automotive oil or gas containers, styrofoam, six pack holders	Remove caps, rinse clean Labels need not be removed
GABLE TOP CARTONS	Milk and juice cartons		Empty, rinse clean, flatten
DRINK BOXES	Drink Boxes		Empty, remove straw
NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, OFFICE PAPER	Newspapers, brown paper bags, magazines, catalogs, inserts, writing / computer / copier paper, spiral notebooks	NO wet / soiled papers, no paper toweling NO plastic bags	Place in paper bag to help prevent items from blowing (no plastic bags)
CARDBOARD	Corrugated boxes Pizza boxes	NO wet / soiled boxes, wax board	Cut into 2ft. by 4f.t squares, flatten, bundle and tie with string or twine or place in a paper bag
PAPER BOXES	Cereal / snack / pasta / cracker / tissue / gift / shoe boxes, etc.	NO wet / soiled boxes, wax board	Remove plastic liners, cut into 2ft. by 4ft. squares, flatten, bundle and tie with string or twine or place in a paper bag
JUNK MAIL	Junk mail including window envelopes, greeting cards, etc. Place shredded paper in clear plastic bags	NO wet / soiled paper, paper toweling, tissue paper	Place in paper bag to help prevent items from blowing
PHONE BOOKS	Phone books, paperbacks, hardcover books	NO wet / soiled books, directories	Place on top of bin

CAUTION! - To help prevent identity theft tear or shred your bills, financial statements, and junk mail before recycling

Reduce Junk Mail - Reduce the amount of junk mail you receive by calling the following toll-free number: 888-567-8688

Refrigerator Stove Appliances - Appliances are picked up separately from your regular trash and are recycled. There is an additional charge for Freon (CFC’s) and non-Freon appliances. Please contact our office if you require an appliance pickup.