HOW YOU RECYCLE
All recycling set out for municipal pick-up must be clean, meet the following guidelines and be kept dry in closed, clear plastic bags available at the Town Clerk’s Office or your grocery store. Do not put in paper bags, bins or boxes unless you are able to sort your recycling at the transfer station. Dates for trash and recycling pick-up, as well as Transfer Station operating hours, are listed at the Town Clerk’s Office, the Transfer Station and the Westmore Annual Report. Because of fluctuations in the market, changes may be made to this list in the future, but for now, please sort recycling into these FOUR basic categories.
1. Papers: Newspapers & Magazines include catalogs, telephone and paperback books and glossy inserts. NO packing and shipping paper. ASSorted office paper (junk mail) includes colored and white paper, junk mail, envelopes with and without windows and stick-on labels. Printed or unprinted computer paper, office and copier paper, letterhead or stationary. Color photocopy paper, laser paper, manila folders, index cards, card stock, construction paper and holiday wrapping paper. NO foil wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, carbon paper, facial tissue paper or rubber bands.
2. Cardboard:Corrugated cardboard. NO wax-coated cardboard, boxboard, egg cartons, cardboard soiled with food waste, or Styrofoam. Remove excess tape. Staples are OK. Brown kraft bags & boxboard includes brown paper grocery bags, macaroni, cereal and toothpaste boxes. NO strings, handles, or bags with plastic linings. No paper towel or toilet paper rolls. No freezer or refrigerator food containers. No pizza or fruit boxes.
3. Cans, Glasses & Plastics: Tin cans, aluminum cans and food trays Labels are OK. No foil wrap. Flattening is not required. Must be thoroughly clean - not just rinsed. Glass(all colors) includes clean, clear, green, blue and amber glass bottles and jars, plates, windows, mirrors, crystal, ceramics, Pyrex and drinking glasses. NO lids, metal rings, cardboard or wood. PLASTIC (#1 THROUGH #7) Labels are OK. Flattening is not required. NO lids. Look for the # stamped on the bottom of the container. Includes soft drink, water and juice bottles, salad oil, peanut butter jars, milk jugs, detergent, shampoo and most household product bottles. Automotive product containers and tubs are acceptable as long as they are clean. Again, all items must be thoroughly clean - not just rinsed – or they will not be acceptable.
4. Plastic Bags includes clean plastic bags in a clear plastic bag. Ag bags can be delivered to the waste district. Call ahead for more information.