Andrew Corman • November 15, 2024
What Items Can You Recycle
A family can recycle a wide range of items, depending on local recycling programs and facilities. Here’s a general guide to recyclable items categorized by material:
Paper and Cardboard
- Newspapers, magazines, and catalogs
- Office paper and junk mail
- Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- Paperboard (e.g., cereal boxes)
- Books (check local guidelines; sometimes only softcover)
- Paper bags (e.g., from grocery stores)
Plastic
- Bottles and containers with recycling symbols (e.g., #1 PET, #2 HDPE)
- Milk jugs, soda bottles, and water bottles
- Detergent and shampoo bottles
- Yogurt cups, butter tubs, and similar containers (check local guidelines for #5 plastics)
Note: Plastic bags and film are often recycled separately at designated drop-off locations.
Glass
- Bottles and jars (e.g., wine, beer, food jars)
- Clear, green, or brown glass
- Avoid: Ceramics, Pyrex, mirrors, and light bulbs.
Metal
- Aluminum cans (e.g., soda, beer)
- Tin and steel cans (e.g., soup, pet food)
- Foil and aluminum trays (cleaned)
Electronics and Batteries
- Old phones, computers, and small electronics (via e-waste programs)
- Rechargeable batteries (at designated drop-offs)
- Household batteries (depending on local guidelines)
Textiles
- Clothes and linens in good condition (donate or recycle)
- Some programs accept damaged textiles for recycling.
Organics (in areas with composting facilities)
- Food scraps (e.g., fruit peels, vegetable trimmings)
- Yard waste (e.g., leaves, grass clippings)
- Compostable packaging labeled "certified compostable."
Other Materials
- Cartons (e.g., milk, juice) – check for local carton recycling programs.
- Certain plastic lids and caps (if allowed in your area)
- Wine corks (some specialty recycling programs or stores like Whole Foods accept them).
Tips for Recycling Effectively
- Clean and dry: Rinse containers to avoid contamination.
- Separate materials: Remove caps, lids, and labels if required.
- Check local guidelines: Recycling rules vary by location.
- Avoid contamination: Do not recycle greasy pizza boxes, wet paper, or non-recyclable plastics.
Items Usually Not Accepted in Curbside Recycling
- Plastic bags (take to specific collection points)
- Styrofoam (EPS foam)
- Electronics and large appliances
- Hazardous materials (e.g., paints, chemicals)
- Non-recyclable plastics (e.g., utensils, straws)
Understanding what your local facility accepts is crucial for maximizing recycling efforts!
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Surcharges, Convenience Fees… and Why We Don’t Use Them You’ve probably seen them before: surcharges, convenience fees, service charges. They show up on bills and receipts everywhere these days. While they may go by different names, they all boil down to the same thing—extra charges added after the fact. A surcharge is usually a percentage added to your bill, most often when you pay with a credit card. It’s meant to cover the processing fees charged by card companies. A convenience fee is typically a flat amount charged for using a certain payment option or service—like paying online instead of in person. Here’s the thing… Let’s Be Honest We’re moving fast toward a cashless world . Most of us pay for almost everything with a debit or credit card. Groceries, gas, coffee, trash service—you name it. Do you really think businesses haven’t already built card processing costs into their prices? Of course they have. Processing fees usually run around 3%. From a business standpoint, we’d rather take a $100 payment and pay a few dollars in processing fees than not make the sale at all. Those costs are part of doing business—and yes, they’ve already been factored in. On top of that, many customers are paying far more in credit card interest than the processing fee itself. And About “Service Charges”… Once they show up, they almost never go away. Fuel surcharges are a great example. Fuel goes up, the charge increases. Fuel comes down… but the charge stays. That just doesn’t sit right with us. Our Approach at AC Trash Hauling We don’t add surcharges. We don’t charge convenience fees. And we don’t tack on service charges. If our costs go up, we’re upfront about it. We adjust our prices instead of sneaking in extra fees. No fine print. No surprises. That’s how we believe business should be done. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to share your comments—we’re always open to the conversation. Just a reminder, we provide our trash hauling services to the following communities and surrounding areas. Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Sheridan, Zionsville, Broad Ripple, Cicero, Castleton, Lawrence, Tipton, McCordsville, Fortville, Greenfield, and more upon request.
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