Recycling & Waste Segregation

Your guide to proper waste segregation and recycling in our municipality

Waste Segregation Guide

Biodegradable

Use green bags

  • Food waste & leftovers
  • Fruit & vegetable scraps
  • Garden trimmings
  • Paper towels & napkins
  • Wood chips & sawdust
Recyclable

Use blue bags

  • Plastic bottles & containers
  • Tin & aluminum cans
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Cardboard & newspaper
  • Metal scrap
Residual

Use black bags

  • Soiled wrappers & packaging
  • Disposable diapers
  • Ceramic & porcelain
  • Rubber items
  • Styrofoam
Special / Hazardous

Bring to MRF

  • Batteries
  • Electronic waste
  • Paint & solvents
  • Medical waste
  • Light bulbs (CFL/LED)

The 3R Principle

Reduce

Minimize waste generation. Use reusable bags and containers.

Reuse

Find new uses for items before discarding. Repair rather than replace.

Recycle

Properly separate recyclable materials and bring them to MRFs.