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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 |
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| MATERIAL |
TYPE |
PREPARATION |
| PAPER |
• NEWSPRINT
• MAGAZINES
• CARDBOARD
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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. |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| ASEPTIC CARTONS |
• MILK & JUICE PAPERBOARD CARTONS
• JUICE BOXES |
Rinse out
No straws! |
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These items CANNOT currently be recycled:
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• PIZZA, CEREAL, SHOE, GIFT, BEER & DETERGENT BOXES
• WAXED CARDBOARD
• TELEPHONE BOOKS
• JUNK MAIL
• CERAMIC DISHES
• COAT HANGERS |
• PLASTIC BAGS AND FILM
• STYROFOAM
• OIL, ANTIFREEZE CONTAINERS
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG BOTTLES
• GLASS DISHES, CUPS, WATER GLASSES
• LIGHT BULBS |
Failure to comply with these rules may result in some or all items left in your basket.

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