City of Aberdeen issued the following announcement on July 28.
Our records reflect that all residents have been issued a green and blue Toter for their trash and recycling. If that isn’t the case, please call City Hall (410) 272-1600 to advise. On 1 July, you will no longer need to use any trash stickers. Simply place your trash bags in your new receptacle and roll it to your designated pickup spot. That's it! No more out of pocket cost or running to the store for last minute stickers.
CITZENS!!! Please recycle. Recycling is free and it does wonders for the environment. Did you know that in the past 5 years, Aberdeen has averaged 915 tons of recycling per year? Our best estimate suggests this is only about 21% of Aberdeen's total waste product that is being diverted from landfills. How can you help? Recycle, recycle, recycle!
If you are new to the process, please use the following in determining what is/is not acceptable:
Paper
Acceptable: Juice boxes, milk & OJ cartons, junk mail, greeting cards, hardback books, paper books, paperboard boxes, paper packaging, phone books, newspaper, catalogs, paper bags, office paper, gift wrap, corrugated cardboard, magazines.
Not Acceptable: Paper towels or tissues, used paper plates or cups, foil gift wrap, waxed or laminated paper, food-contaminated boxes, pizza boxes, frozen food paperboard boxes, diapers, sanitary products.
Plastic
Acceptable: Bottles and jugs (milk, water, cooking oil, salad dressing, shampoo, liquid soap, spray products, etc.), disposable plastic cups, flower pots, plastic toys, buckets & pails with handles, wide mouth containers, plastic lawn furniture, plastic coolers, laundry baskets. Plastic numbered 1 through 6 can be recycled.
Not Acceptable: Styrofoam, inserts and packing peanuts, cutlery, bags or sheeting, CD cases, motor oil bottles, pesticide or solvent bottles, plastic electronics, piping, vinyl siding, plastic bags, medical syringes.
Metal and Glass
Acceptable: Aluminum & steel/tin cans (drink, food & pet food), EMPTY aerosol cans (hairspray, whipped cream, spray paint, etc.), aluminum foil, aluminum foil bake ware, glass food containers & beverage bottles & jars, any color.
Not Acceptable: Propane cylinders, window glass, cookware, ceramics (plates, mugs, etc.), crystal, drinking glasses, light bulbs, mirrors, medical syringes.
This is also a test year for free waste service. What that means is, every pound we can divert from the landfill to the recycling yard will save money. Help us help you!
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Aberdeen
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