Wishcycling
Avoid Wishcycling. Make sure everything you put into the blue Recyclables cart/bin is recyclable. Items that are not recyclable cause contamination, can damage sorting machinery, and make it so recyclables end up in a landfill. Proper sorting makes a difference. For a list of what belongs in each bin/cart, visit here.
Common Wishcycling Items:
Wrap/Plastic Film/Bags
USE BAG-IN-BAG PROGRAM
Only bagged plastic bags & film can go in the RECYCLABLES cart.
GARBAGE: SINGLE pieces are dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
BAGGED plastic bags & film can go in the blue RECYCLABLES cart.
Try buying cereal in bulk to avoid excessive packaging.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
Shipping Bags
Reuse when possible.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
Packaging
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
Packaging Peanuts
Contain multiple pieces in a single bag for collection. Avoid products with excessive and/or non-recyclable packaging.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
Reuse whenever possible or choose environmentally friendly packaging options.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
Items/Diapers
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
Utensils
Provide reusable options.
Keep cutlery with you to use
when needed.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
VHS Tapes
If undamaged, try donating
to a resale shop or charity
before disposing.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
Towels & Cups
ORGANICS: Dispose of in the green organics cart or bin.
