We have a CONTAMINATION Situation
Not all plastics are recyclable...and our community’s recycling
is super contaminated with a lot of non-recyclable plastics.
plastic plates,
cups, and utensils
Plastic straws
Plastic bags
Do
NOT
Recycle:
Plastic
TO GO
takeout containers
Plastic flower pots
Plastic wrap
Plastic
produce containers
Plastic
egg cartons
The ONLY plastics that belong in the recycling are BOTTLES, JARS, and JUGS.
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That’s it. All other plastics go in the trash.
What happens if I recycle the wrong plastics?
When the recycling mix is too contaminated, the recycling facility may have to put everything,
even the good recycling, in the regular trash.
Visit bit.ly/recycle-guidelines to learn more about recycling in Shaker Heights.
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