Recycling at Home

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Recycling at Home

Recycling Emblem Recycling services vary from location to location. The three main types of recycling services are curbside, drop-off, and buy-back.

Curbside recycling is the most convenient. Recyclable items are set our for pick up on a specified day.
Drop-off recycling centers are prevalent. Collection containers are placed in convenient locations and residents take recyclables to the sites. Drop-off sites may be attended or unattended. Drop-off sites may be at the same location as the solid waste collection facility. Some drop-off collection systems are mobile and serve several locations.
Buy-back recycling centers pay for recyclables brought to the site. Aluminum can recycling centers are examples of buy-back centers.

Whichever recycling system is in you area, it is important to know the rules. Know what is being collected and how it should be prepared. The guidelines listed under What to Recycle should help you be successful in your recycling efforts.

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