Township of Randolph News
New Definition for Commingled Recyclables
Posted: December 23, 2011
There is now an expanded list of acceptable recyclables, many of which may be co-mingled with bottles and cans at curbside and at the recycling center:
- all containers made of steel, glass and aluminum
all plastic containers with the exception of #3 (PVC) and #6 (polystyrene)- paper beverage cartons
- margarine tubs and yogurt containers
- take-out “clam shell” containers
Also accepted at the recycling center but not eligible for curbside collection are the following:
- spackle buckets (with wire handle removed)
- large children’s plastic toys (electronics removed)
- plastic flower pots and plant trays (soil removed)
- plastic clothes hangers
Note that plastic bags of all types and containers that previously held petrochemicals or hazardous materials are not allowed.