Recycling Cheat Sheet

Trash Tuesday: Know Where It Goes!

Sorting waste correctly helps keep our community clean and supports a greener future! We’ve partnered with Athens Services to bring you this Recycling Cheat Sheet, so you’ll always know what goes where.

• Recyclables – Clean & dry plastics (#1, #2, #5), glass bottles & jars, clean paper & cardboard, tin & aluminum cans, and scrap metal.  Keep caps on bottles and remove food residue!
• Landfill – Plastic bags, small plastics (utensils, straws, loose caps), disposable diapers, receipts, window glass, gift wrap with plastic/metal, pet waste, and produce stickers.  Avoid putting food or liquids in this bin!
• Compostables – Food scraps, bread, dairy, coffee grounds, meat & bones, yard waste, and food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, napkins, wooden utensils).

PRO TIP: When in doubt, check with Athens Services or refer to this cheat sheet! For a complete list of what can and can’t be recycled, visit CanIRecycleMy.com.