Plastics, Paper, Aluminum and Cardboard
Recyclables that go into the blue bin do not need to be separated. These items may also be dropped off at theTacoma Recovery & Transfer Center.
Please rinse out bottles, jugs, jars, tubs, cans and other items that might have food residue. If items not on the acceptable list are placed in your recycling container, you may be charged a $15 fee because the entire container must be dumped as garbage to avoid contamination of our recyclable material. Repeated instances of contamination may result in a charge on your utility bill and/or removal of your container.
Plastics
Bags: grocery, department store, dry cleaning - put into one bag and tie at the top
Bottles: pop, water, juice, shampoo, etc.
Jars: peanut butter, jam, mayonnaise, etc.
Jugs: milk, laundry/dish detergent, etc.
Tubs: yogurt, margarine, sour cream, cottage cheese, etc. Remove caps and lids from all bottles/containers and place in the garbage
Paper
Bags
Egg cartons (no Styrofoam)
Gift wrap: non-metallic (no bows/ribbons)
Junk mail - learn how to reduce your junk mail
Newspaper, magazines, catalogs
Office and computer paper
Shredded paper strips - place inside paper bag
Paper boxes: dry foods, pop, toothpaste, etc.
Remove liners and place in the garbage
Paper towel/toilet paper rolls
Aluminum and Tin
Aerosol cans (empty) (If there’s still product left in the can, it may be considered hazardous waste and should be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.)
Aluminum and tin cans
Aluminum foil and trays (clean)
Boxes and Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard
Frozen food boxes
Ice cream cartons
Milk & juice cartons
Large amounts of cardboard that can’t fit inside your container may be disposed of at the Recycling Center free of charge.
Glass, Batteries and Hazardous Materials are Disposed of Separately