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Recycle Center Reminders

Posted on: September 28, 2021 - 1:47pm

Patrons of the Morris County Recycle Center we are asking for your assistance to help with the process of recycling. 

It’s important to recycle correctly! Items that don’t belong in the recycling can damage the recycling products. When the wrong materials get mixed in with the right ones, known as “contamination” in the recycling world, it reduces the value of other recyclables that were sorted correctly. The companies that purchase the recyclables can “reject” an entire bale which reduces revenue returning to the county.   

It is the responsibility of the patrons to sort in the appropriate tubs.  When they are sorted properly it reduces time and cost savings of the recycle center. 

  • Newspapers
  • Magazines- If your magazine still has the plastic sleeve in which it was delivered please remove it as this cannot be recycled and causes extra time spent in removing. 
  • Paper Items- Household paper, envelopes, shredded paper, Phone Books (spiral bond must be removed)
  • Aluminum Beverage Cans- Rinsed and free of liquids
  • Steel Tin Food cans- Washed out and clean of food and liquid
  • #1 clear plastic such as water bottles
  • #2 and #5 Colored Plastic
  • Natural plastic Milk jugs washed and free of liquid. 
  • Cardboard- All boxes must be broke down flat.  This is beneficial in loading the trailer.
  • All styrofoam and plastic packaging must be removed as this is considered trash.
  • Other recyclable cardboard -cereal or food pantry type boxes, beer cartons, toilet paper and paper towel rolls.  These items are easiest if you have a box of “ boxes” 

WE DO NOT ACCEPT

  • Styrofoam or packing peanuts
  • Kleenex, paper towels
  • Disposable rubber gloves or face masks
  • Paper plates, paper type cups, plastic silverware
  • Any type of boxes with was wax coating such as milk containers, orange juice cartons or fruit boxes, etc.
  • Glass
  • Food, Clothing, vinyl, wood, fiberglass, 
  • Aluminum foil or pans
  • Pizza boxes that have food residue

Please do not leave any trash at the drop off locations this is the patrons responsibility. If you have any questions concerning what can be recycled please do not hesitate in calling the Recycle Center at 620-767-5519.