Recycling Information
Thank you for recycling, the right thing to do.

To learn more about environmental protection go to:

· U.S. Envrionmental Protection Agency
· State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection

These items can currently be recycled with COPES
MATERIAL	TYPE	PREPARATION
PAPER	• NEWSPRINT • MAGAZINES • CARDBOARD	Newspaper & Magazines in brown paper grocery bags or tied with string. Placed on top of, or side of recycle bin. All inserts and coupons allowed BROWN corrugated only, multi-layered packaging, must be flattened out and stacked - app. 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 in size or less. Tied with string or taped is optional.
GLASS BOTTLES AND METAL CANS	• CLEAR • GREEN • BROWN • ALUMINUM • BI-METALLIC	Food and Beverage Containers only Rinse out Leave labels on Remove ALL caps & separated can tops Place in bin, not in plastic bags
PLASTIC CONTAINERS	• #1 PETE • #2 HDPE	Check bottom of container for: Commonly milk & water jugs, laundry and dish detergent bottles, some shampoo bottles. Rinse out, leave labels on - Remove ALL caps Discard #3 - #7, or bigger than 1 gallon, with regular trash
ASEPTIC CARTONS	• MILK & JUICE PAPERBOARD CARTONS • JUICE BOXES	Rinse out No straws!

Failure to comply with these rules may result in some or all items left in your basket.

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