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.