Frequently Asked Questions
Scroll down for the answers to these
questions.
Can I
recycle any plastics other than narrow neck plastic bottles?
We only
accept the narrow neck plastic bottles with a number 1 or
number 2 inside a recycling symbol on the bottom. While the
recycling symbol with another number means that the material IS
recyclable, our program accepts only the PETE (1) and HDPE (2) forms
of plastic. Examples of these plastics include soda bottles,
milk jugs, shampoo bottles, and laundry detergent bottles.
PETE or
HDPE plastics with a wide mouth, such as butter tubs or yogurt
cups, are not accepted in the CVWMA programs. These items
should be reused or disposed of in the trash.
Another
guideline for plastic recycling involves the lid or cap of
the container. These are often made of a different plastic than
the body of the container and are NOT recyclable. These
should be disposed of in the trash.
For more information about the different
types of plastic, please click
here.
Do I
have to rinse out my food and beverage containers?
Please
do! This prevents your recyclables from smelling or attracting
rodents and insects. Rinsing also maintains the value of the
recyclable material.
Where/How can I properly dispose of or recycle things not included
in the CVWMA curbside recycling program?
For more
information about recycling or reusing items not accepted in the
curbside or drop-off programs, please visit our online
Choose to Reduce Waste Reduction
Directory.
Can I recycle shredded paper with my other
curbside recycling items?
For more
information about recycling shredded paper, please
click here.
For
questions not addressed above, please call the Recycling Hotline at
340-0900 or
email us.
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