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A to Z List of how to recycle / dispose materials

Material	Examples
ammunition	ammo, firearms, guns
antifreeze
asbestos	asbetos, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, friable asbestos, non-friable asbestos, shingles, siding
ash	fireplace ashes
basketball hoops and poles	basketball backboard, basketball hoops
batteries	alkaline batteries, battery, boat batteries, button batteries, car batteries, hearing aid batteries, lead acid batteries, lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries, lithium-ion batteries, Ni-Cad batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, rechargeable batteries, vehicle batteries
books	encyclopedias, hardback books, hardcover books, paperback books, phone books, soft-cover books, telephone books, textbooks
bricks and cinderblocks	bricks, cinderblocks, rocks, rubble
building materials - trash	cabinets for trash disposal, doors for trash disposal (non-metal), drywall, fiberglass and cellulose insulation, linoleum flooring for trash disposal, lumber for trash disposal, plywood for trash disposal, PVC pipes, sheetrock, sinks for trash disposal, tile for trash disposal, toilets for trash disposal, wooden boards for trash disposal
building materials - usable condition	bathtubs in usable condition, building materials, cabinets in usable condition, ceiling fans in usable condition, doors in usable condition, garden supplies in usable condition, gutters and downspouts in usable condition, lighting fixtures in usable condition, linoleum flooring in usable condition, new carpet, plumbing fixtures in usable condition, power and hand tools in usable condition, roofing materials, shingles in usable condition, sinks in usable condition, thermal pane windows in usable condition, toilets in usable condition, usable bricks, usable cinderblocks, usable lumber, plywood, and molding (over 4 feet long), wood flooring in usable condition, working appliances
bulk trash	bathroom fixtures as trash, bathtubs as trash (non-metal), bed frames and headboards (non-metal), beds, bookcases, bulk trash, cabinets and vanities as trash, carpets and rugs as trash, couches, futon, loveseats, sofas, and sofa beds, desk chairs, desks, dressers, furniture, hot tubs, large trash pickup, luggage and suitcases, mattresses and box springs, ottomans, patio tables and chairs (non-metal), patio umbrellas (non-metal), pianos, plastic tarps, recliner chair, rocking chairs, shipping pallets, sinks as trash, tables and chairs, toilets as trash, upright pianos, vacuum cleaners, wood crates
bulky rigid plastics	large plastic buckets, plastic lawn furniture (tables, chairs), plastic pet carriers, plastic play houses, plastic shelves, plastic swimming pools
cans	aerosol cans, aluminum cans, beer cans, cans, cat and dog food cans, cookie and popcorn tins, pet food cans, shaving cream cans, soda cans, tin cans
car seats	booster seats, child safety seats
CD and DVD jewel cases
cell phones	smart phones
charcoal
Christmas trees
clothes hangers	clothes hangers (metal and wire), clothes hangers (plastic), wire hangers
clothing and shoes	bedspreads and blankets, clothes, fabric, linens (sheets, towels), shoes and sneakers, textiles
cooking oil	bacon fat, hamburger grease, vegetable oil
electronics	blenders, coffee machines, coffee makers, coffee pots, computer monitors, computers, cordless phones, CRT monitors, earphones and earbuds, electric can openers, electric toothbrushes, extension cords and cables / power cords and cables, fax machines, flat-screen monitors, food processors, hair blow dryers, hair dryers, inkjet printer cartridges, inkjet, laser, and other printers, keyboards, large rechargeable batteries, laser printer cartridge, projection tv, radios, small household appliances, speakers, stereos, surge protectors, televisions, toner cartridges, TVs, VCRs
fencing	metal fencing, vinyl fencing, wood fencing
fire extinguishers	aerosol fire extinguishers, cylinder-type fire extinguishers
firewood
foam packaging	expanded polystyrene, foam blocks, foam peanuts, packing peanuts, Styrofoam, Styrofoam meat trays
foil products	aluminum foil, pie plates, tin foil
glass bottles and jars
household hazardous waste	acids, air fresheners, antifreeze, brake fluid, cleaning products, drain cleaners, driveway sealer, fertilizers, gasoline, gas-oil mixes, and kerosene, herbicides, household hazardous waste, insecticides, lawn and garden chemicals, lead products, lighter fluid, mercury-containing thermometers and thermostats, mineral oil, paint thinners and solvents, pesticides, photographic chemicals, sewing machine oil, swimming pool chemicals, transmission fluid, weed killers, yard chemicals
light bulbs and tubes	CFLs, compact fluorescent light bulbs, compact fluorescent light tubes, compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), halogen light bulbs, incandescent light bulbs, LCD lights, LED lights, light ballasts, light bulbs, light tubes, light-emitting diode bulbs, liquid crystal display bulbs
light strings (Christmas lights / holiday lights)
medical sharps and syringes	acupuncture needles, diabetic supplies, lancets, medical needles, medical sharps, plastic syringes, syringes
medicine	medications, OTC drugs, over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs
mirrors and sheet glass	broken mirrors, glass shower doors, mirrors, storm doors, windows
motor oil	used car oil, used engine oil, used motor oil
nail polish	fingernail polish
oil filters
oversized yard trim	large tree branches, root balls, storm debris, tree and bush stumps, tree limbs, tree sections
paint (latex/water-based)	latex and water-based paints and stains, old paint, paint-cans, water-based stains
paint (oil-based)	deck sealers, oil-based paints, stains, and sealers, stain gel, wood gel, wood stain
paper	aseptic boxes, aseptic packaging, boxes, carbonless paper, cardboard boxes, cardboard egg cartons, cereal boxes, colored paper, envelopes, gift bags, gift wrap, greeting cards, juice boxes, juiceboxes, junk mail, mixed paper, newspaper, notebooks, paper, paper bags, paper cartons, paper coffee cups, paper cups, paper egg cartons, paper grocery bags, paper juice cartons, paper milk cartons, paper receipts, paper shopping bags, paperboard, poster board, shelf-stable boxes, shoeboxes, spiral notebooks, Tetrapaks, thermal paper, white paper, window envelopes, wrapping paper
paving materials	asphalt, broken concrete, dirt / soil, railroad ties, rocks / stone
plastic bags	air pillows, bubble wrap, grocery bags, newspaper bags, newspaper sleeves, plastic envelopes, Tyvek envelopes
plastic bottles, containers, tubs, and lids	#1 plastic, #2 plastic, #3 plastic, #4 plastic, #5 plastic, #7 plastic, clamshell containers (#1 PET thermoform plastic), plastic bottles, plastic cups, plastic flower pots, plastic food containers, plastic lids and bottle caps, plastic medicine bottles, plastic yogurt cups
recycling bins	blue bins
refrigerants
road flares	road flares
salt and sand
satellite dishes
scissors and kitchen knives
scrap metal items - large	air conditioners, aluminum downspouts, aluminum ladders, aluminum wheels, auto parts, bathtubs (metal / cast iron), BBQ grills, bed frames (metal), brake rotors, broadcast spreaders, circular saws, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, doors (metal), exercise bikes, exercise machines, freezers, frying pan, garden gas heater, gas grills, grills, hot water heater, jogging stroller, lawn mowers, metal shower heads, metal tool boxes, microwave ovens, patio umbrellas (mostly metal), pots and pans, range hoods, ranges, refrigerators / fridges, riding mowers, shovels and other metal hand tools, snow blowers, space heater, stationary bicycles, stove, table saw, tire rims, treadmill, typewriter, weed whacker, window fans, yard edgers
scrap metal items - small	bowls and plates (metal), clothes hangers (metal or wire), clothes irons, door hinges and door knobs, keys, metal file folder inserts, nails, screws, brackets, hinges, nuts, bolts, and other hardware, pots, pans, and skillets, including non-stick cookware, shower heads (metal), toasters and toaster ovens, unbrellas
shredded paper
small tanks and cylinders of compressed gases	helium tanks, propane cylinders
smoke alarms	carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, fire alarms, fire detectors, smoke alarms, smoke detectors
tires	bicycle tires, bike tires, car tires, inner tubes
trash	3-ring binders, audiotapes, candles, CDs (compact discs) and DVDs, ceramic bowls, cups, dishes, and mugs, clay flower and garden pots, dog beds, electronic cigarettes and cartridges, fiberglass screen mesh, floppy disks, foam rubber cushions and mattress toppers, furnace filters, garden hoses, ice pack, luggage, melamine cups, dishes, and plates, padded envelopes / bubble wrap envelopes, pantyhose, pens, pencils, and markers, photos / photographs, pillows, plastic / Styrofoam egg cartons, plastic and rubber hoses, plastic shower curtains, plastic-coated paper, rubber gloves, rubber mulch, suitcases, tarps, tennis balls, terra cotta pots, videotapes, vinyl window blinds, wallpaper, x-ray films
trash cans	garbage cans, metal trash cans, plastic trash cans
yard trim (leaves, grass, and brush)