Humboldt Recycles

A partnership with Recology to Help You Recycle Right

Be Part of the Solution,

Not the Confusion

Did you know trash can contaminate the good recyclables?

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Everyday the public throws millions of pounds of trash into recycling bins. 

Recycle These

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*Only leave cap on CRV

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Please NO waxy or water resistant coating, like milk cartons. No books.

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*Only leave cap on CRV

Keep These Out

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No Tanglers or Electronics
(no hoses, wires, or chains)
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Do Not Bag Recyclables & No Trash
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No Plastic Bags or Film
(please bring plastic bags to your local supermarket for recycling)
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No Food or Liquid
(please empty and clean all containers & no greasy Pizza boxes)
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No Clothing or Linens
(please donate usable cloth material or put soiled cloth in garbage)
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No Waxed or Plastic Lined Cartons

Eureka Youth Council Presents:
Night of the Living Garbage
A Recycling Contamination PSA

Printable Recycling Guide

The Gallery of Oops

Real Photos from Recology's Recycling Facility in Samoa

NO

Food Contamination

Liquid and foods can leak onto clean recyclables.

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Did you know recyclables must be clean, and anything soiled is thrown away?

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The recycling facility

does not clean recyclables

Still Confused?

Use Recology's Searchable Guide

(Click the Image Below)

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