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How to prepare your recyclables: • No food waste, liquid, plastic bags. • DO NOT bag recyclables; leave loose. • Remove all lids from containers & no lids less than 3 in. • Put additional recyclables in sturdy bins, boxes, large paper bags, or 32-gal. cans marked "Recycle" next to your recycling cart; not to exceed 60lbs each. Paper Newspapers, inserts, magazines, catalogs, phone books Advertising mail, envelopes, mixed paper Cereal, clean paper cups & dry food boxes (Remove liners.) Wrapping paper (Non-foiled.) Clean, empty plastic coated cartons, beverage containers, coated paper cups, & boxes Flattened cardboard (3’ x 3’ x 3’ or smaller.) Glass Bottles & jars (Empty & rinse, labels ok.) Metal Clean aluminum & metal cans, clean foil & foil trays Paperback books * *Tip: Donate to charity if in good condition. Plastic (Please clean and rinse containers) Empty plastic bottles (All colors; labels ok.) Clean plastic food containers & cups Clean plastic plant pots Lids 3” or larger (Remove from containers, rinse.) Rigid Plastic (Place in or next to recycling container.) Lids 3” or larger; Scrap metal; and small metal appliances (2’x2’x2’ or smaller and less than 60 lbs. Place on top of recycling container). Clean and dry material only Flattened cardboard Empty milk, water, juice & pop bottles Easy food scrap recycling Keep kitchen container near the sink Add food scraps and food-soiled paper When full, empty into your yard waste cart Get a free compostable bag sample, visit www.recyclefood.com Meat, fish, poultry, bones Grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree branches, twigs, roots Houseplants (No pots.) Holiday trees & greens (4’ long, bundled, no flocking/decorations.) Fruit & vegetable scraps, leftovers, pumpkins (Remove produce stickers.) Bread, pasta, grains Eggshells, nutshells Dairy products (Cheese, yogurt, etc.) Coffee filters & grounds, tea bags, tea leaves Shredded paper** (Layered & no plastic.) *Uncoated paper does not have a shiny surface. **Shredded paper can be layered between food scraps and yard waste to absorb liquids and keep odors away. Paper grocery bags, paper egg & berry cartons (No plastic or foam.) Uncoated paper plates, cups, food wrap, bags* Greasy pizza boxes, wax coated cardboard, paper towels & napkins Yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper only Caps & lids (Under 3”, remove from containers.) Styrofoam food trays, plates, cups, and take-out containers. Plastic plates, utensils & straws Styrofoam packing peanuts & bubble wrap (Reuse or take to www.StyroRecycle.org) Plastic hangers Empty prescription vials Empty motor oil & antifreeze containers Candy wrappers, chip bags Please bag all garbage Paper Animal Waste Dirty paper, facial tissue, disposable diapers. (Put in bag and tie shut.) Ribbons, foil wrapping paper Plastic Glass Mirrors, window glass, ceramic dishes, incandescent & halogen bulbs (No fluorescent tubes/bulbs.) Metal Caps, rings, lids Metal hangers, sharp or greasy metal Dried-out latex paint containers, empty non-toxic aerosol containers Miscellaneous Double bagged pet waste & cat litter (Do not place pet waste & cat litter in the organics cart.) CDs & CD cases Vacuum cleaner bags Cold cigarette butts & ashes (Put in bag and tie shut.) Do Not Place in the Garbage • Recyclables • Compostables • Reusables • Hazardous Waste Weight Limits: 20gal – 30 lb 64gal – 120 lb 32gal – 60 lb 96gal – 180 lb Recycling Organics Garbage Toward Zero Waste KC/10-15 Medical Sharps http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/wdidw/ material.asp www.republicsharps.com Pharmaceuticals www.takebackyourmeds.org Hazardous Waste (items marked “CAUTION,” “WARNING,” “DANGER,” or “POISON”) Factoria Transfer Station 13800 SE 32nd St, Bellevue Hours: 8am - 4pm Tuesday-Friday; 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday The Hazardous Waste Mobile travels to locations around King County to provide household hazardous waste disposal services for King County residents. www.govlink.org/hazwaste Learn more about waste prevention and resource conservation http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ ecoconsumer/zero-waste.asp How to prepare your yard waste food scraps, and food-soiled paper: • No plastic bags. • Paper bags or Cedar Grove-approved compostable bags are ok. • Food scraps and food-soiled paper can be recycled only in the organics cart supplied by Republic Services. • Extra yard waste can be collected in paper bags, 32 gallon cans, or • Yard Waste Limits: One cart plus 3 extra bundles. 3’x3’x3’ boxes (extra fees will apply). Extras not to exceed 32 gallons or 60 lbs. each.

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Page 1: Guide Brand Quick - Mercer Island, Washington · Caps & lids (Under 3”, remove from containers.) Styrofoam food trays, plates, cups, and take-out containers . Plastic plates, utensils

Caps & lids(Under 3”, remove from containers.)

Styrofoam food trays, plates, cups, and take-out containers.

Plastic plates, utensils & straws

Styrofoam packingpeanuts & bubble wrap

(Reuse or take towww.StyroRecycle.org)

Plastic hangers

Empty prescription vials

Empty motor oil & antifreeze containers

Candy wrappers, chip bags

Please bag all garbage

Paper Animal Waste

Dirty paper, facial tissue, disposable diapers.

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Ribbons, foil wrapping paper

Plastic

Glass

Mirrors, window glass, ceramic dishes, incandescent &

halogen bulbs(No fluorescent tubes/bulbs.)

Metal

Caps, rings, lids

Metal hangers, sharp or greasy

metal

Dried-out latex paint containers, empty non-toxic aerosol containers

Miscellaneous

Double bagged pet waste & cat litter(Do not place pet waste & cat litter

in the organics cart.)

CDs & CD cases

Vacuum cleaner bags

Cold cigarette butts & ashes

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Do Not Place in the Garbage• Recyclables• Compostables• Reusables• Hazardous Waste

Weight Limits:20gal – 30 lb 64gal – 120 lb32gal – 60 lb 96gal – 180 lb

Garbage

Easy food scrap recycling• Keep kitchen container near the sink• Add food scraps and food-soiled paper• When full, empty into your yard waste cart• Get a free compostable bag sample, visit

www.recyclefood.com

Meat, fish, poultry, bones

Grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree

branches, twigs, roots

Houseplants(No pots.)

Holiday trees & greens(4’ long, bundled, no flocking/decorations.)

Fruit & vegetable scraps, leftovers, pumpkins

(Remove produce stickers.)

Bread, pasta, grains Eggshells, nutshells

Dairy products(Cheese, yogurt, etc.)

Coffee filters & grounds, tea bags,

tea leaves

Shredded paper**(Layered & no plastic.)

*Uncoated paper does not have a shiny surface.**Shredded paper can be layered between food scraps and yard waste to absorb liquids and keep odors away.

Paper grocery bags, paper egg & berry cartons (No plastic or foam.)

Uncoated paper plates, cups, food wrap, bags*

Greasy pizza boxes, wax coated cardboard, paper towels & napkins

Yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper only

How to prepare your yard debris, food scraps, and food-soiled paper:• No plastic bags. • Paper bags or Cedar Grove-approved compostable bags are ok. • Food scraps and food-soiled paper can be recycled only in the organics cart supplied by Republic Services.• Extra yard waste can be collected in paper bages, 32 gallon cans, or 3’x3’x3’ boxes (limit: 7, 32-gallon units). Extras not to exceed 32 gallons or 60 lbs. each.

OrganicsRecycling

How to prepare your recyclables:• No food waste, liquid, plastic bags.• DO NOT bag recyclables; leave loose. • Remove all lids from containers & no lids less than 3 in.• Put additional recyclables in sturdy bins, boxes, large paper bags, or 32-gal. cans marked "Recycle" next to your recycling cart; not to exceed 60lbs each.

Paper

Newspapers, inserts, magazines, catalogs,

phone books

Advertising mail, envelopes, mixed paper

Cereal, clean paper cups & dry food boxes

(Remove liners.)

Wrapping paper(Non-foiled.)

Clean, empty plastic coated cartons, beverage containers, coated paper cups, & boxes

Flattened cardboard(3’ x 3’ x 3’ or smaller.)

Glass

Bottles & jars (Empty & rinse, labels ok.)

Metal

Clean aluminum & metal cans, clean foil & foil trays

Paperback books* *Tip: Donate to charity

if in good condition.

Plastic (Please clean and rinse containers)

Empty plastic bottles (All colors; labels ok.)

Clean plastic food containers & cups

Clean plastic plant pots

Lids 3” or larger (Remove from containers, rinse.)

Rigid Plastic(Place in or next to

recycling container.)

Lids 3” or larger; Scrap metal; and small metal appliances (2’x2’x2’ or

smaller and less than 60 lbs. Place on top of recycling container).

Clean and dry material only

Flattened cardboard

Empty milk, water, juice & pop bottles

Caps & lids(Under 3”, remove from containers.)

Styrofoam food trays, plates, cups, and take-out containers.

Plastic plates, utensils & straws

Styrofoam packingpeanuts & bubble wrap

(Reuse or take towww.StyroRecycle.org)

Plastic hangers

Empty prescription vials

Empty motor oil & antifreeze containers

Candy wrappers, chip bags

Please bag all garbage

Paper Animal Waste

Dirty paper, facial tissue, disposable diapers.

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Ribbons, foil wrapping paper

Plastic

Glass

Mirrors, window glass, ceramic dishes, incandescent &

halogen bulbs(No fluorescent tubes/bulbs.)

Metal

Caps, rings, lids

Metal hangers, sharp or greasy

metal

Dried-out latex paint containers, empty non-toxic aerosol containers

Miscellaneous

Double bagged pet waste & cat litter(Do not place pet waste & cat litter

in the organics cart.)

CDs & CD cases

Vacuum cleaner bags

Cold cigarette butts & ashes

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Do Not Place in the Garbage• Recyclables• Compostables• Reusables• Hazardous Waste

Weight Limits:20gal – 30 lb 64gal – 120 lb32gal – 60 lb 96gal – 180 lb

Garbage

Easy food scrap recycling• Keep kitchen container near the sink• Add food scraps and food-soiled paper• When full, empty into your yard waste cart• Get a free compostable bag sample, visit

www.recyclefood.com

Meat, fish, poultry, bones

Grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree

branches, twigs, roots

Houseplants(No pots.)

Holiday trees & greens(4’ long, bundled, no flocking/decorations.)

Fruit & vegetable scraps, leftovers, pumpkins

(Remove produce stickers.)

Bread, pasta, grains Eggshells, nutshells

Dairy products(Cheese, yogurt, etc.)

Coffee filters & grounds, tea bags,

tea leaves

Shredded paper**(Layered & no plastic.)

*Uncoated paper does not have a shiny surface.**Shredded paper can be layered between food scraps and yard waste to absorb liquids and keep odors away.

Paper grocery bags, paper egg & berry cartons (No plastic or foam.)

Uncoated paper plates, cups, food wrap, bags*

Greasy pizza boxes, wax coated cardboard, paper towels & napkins

Yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper only

OrganicsRecycling

How to prepare your recyclables:• No food waste, liquid, plastic bags.• DO NOT bag recyclables; leave loose. • Remove all lids from containers & no lids less than 3 in.• Put additional recyclables in sturdy bins, boxes, large paper bags, or 32-gal. cans marked "Recycle" next to your recycling cart; not to exceed 60lbs each.

Paper

Newspapers, inserts, magazines, catalogs,

phone books

Advertising mail, envelopes, mixed paper

Cereal, clean paper cups & dry food boxes

(Remove liners.)

Wrapping paper(Non-foiled.)

Clean, empty plastic coated cartons, beverage containers, coated paper cups, & boxes

Flattened cardboard(3’ x 3’ x 3’ or smaller.)

Glass

Bottles & jars (Empty & rinse, labels ok.)

Metal

Clean aluminum & metal cans, clean foil & foil trays

Paperback books* *Tip: Donate to charity

if in good condition.

Plastic (Please clean and rinse containers)

Empty plastic bottles (All colors; labels ok.)

Clean plastic food containers & cups

Clean plastic plant pots

Lids 3” or larger (Remove from containers, rinse.)

Rigid Plastic(Place in or next to

recycling container.)

Lids 3” or larger; Scrap metal; and small metal appliances (2’x2’x2’ or

smaller and less than 60 lbs. Place on top of recycling container).

Clean and dry material only

Flattened cardboard

Empty milk, water, juice & pop bottles

Caps & lids(Under 3”, remove from containers.)

Styrofoam food trays, plates, cups, and take-out containers.

Plastic plates, utensils & straws

Styrofoam packingpeanuts & bubble wrap

(Reuse or take towww.StyroRecycle.org)

Plastic hangers

Empty prescription vials

Empty motor oil & antifreeze containers

Candy wrappers, chip bags

Please bag all garbage

Paper Animal Waste

Dirty paper, facial tissue, disposable diapers.

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Ribbons, foil wrapping paper

Plastic

Glass

Mirrors, window glass, ceramic dishes, incandescent &

halogen bulbs(No fluorescent tubes/bulbs.)

Metal

Caps, rings, lids

Metal hangers, sharp or greasy

metal

Dried-out latex paint containers, empty non-toxic aerosol containers

Miscellaneous

Double bagged pet waste & cat litter(Do not place pet waste & cat litter

in the organics cart.)

CDs & CD cases

Vacuum cleaner bags

Cold cigarette butts & ashes

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Do Not Place in the Garbage• Recyclables• Compostables• Reusables• Hazardous Waste

Weight Limits:20gal – 30 lb 64gal – 120 lb32gal – 60 lb 96gal – 180 lb

Garbage

Easy food scrap recycling• Keep kitchen container near the sink• Add food scraps and food-soiled paper• When full, empty into your yard waste cart• Get a free compostable bag sample, visit

www.recyclefood.com

Meat, fish, poultry, bones

Grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree

branches, twigs, roots

Houseplants(No pots.)

Holiday trees & greens(4’ long, bundled, no flocking/decorations.)

Fruit & vegetable scraps, leftovers, pumpkins

(Remove produce stickers.)

Bread, pasta, grains Eggshells, nutshells

Dairy products(Cheese, yogurt, etc.)

Coffee filters & grounds, tea bags,

tea leaves

Shredded paper**(Layered & no plastic.)

*Uncoated paper does not have a shiny surface.**Shredded paper can be layered between food scraps and yard waste to absorb liquids and keep odors away.

Paper grocery bags, paper egg & berry cartons (No plastic or foam.)

Uncoated paper plates, cups, food wrap, bags*

Greasy pizza boxes, wax coated cardboard, paper towels & napkins

Yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper only

How to prepare your yard debris, food scraps, and food-soiled paper:• No plastic bags. • Paper bags or Cedar Grove-approved compostable bags are ok. • Food scraps and food-soiled paper can be recycled only in the organics cart supplied by Republic Services.• Extra yard waste can be collected in paper bages, 32 gallon cans, or 3’x3’x3’ boxes (limit: 7, 32-gallon units). Extras not to exceed 32 gallons or 60 lbs. each.

OrganicsRecycling

How to prepare your recyclables:• No food waste, liquid, plastic bags.• DO NOT bag recyclables; leave loose. • Remove all lids from containers & no lids less than 3 in.• Put additional recyclables in sturdy bins, boxes, large paper bags, or 32-gal. cans marked "Recycle" next to your recycling cart; not to exceed 60lbs each.

Paper

Newspapers, inserts, magazines, catalogs,

phone books

Advertising mail, envelopes, mixed paper

Cereal, clean paper cups & dry food boxes

(Remove liners.)

Wrapping paper(Non-foiled.)

Clean, empty plastic coated cartons, beverage containers, coated paper cups, & boxes

Flattened cardboard(3’ x 3’ x 3’ or smaller.)

Glass

Bottles & jars (Empty & rinse, labels ok.)

Metal

Clean aluminum & metal cans, clean foil & foil trays

Paperback books* *Tip: Donate to charity

if in good condition.

Plastic (Please clean and rinse containers)

Empty plastic bottles (All colors; labels ok.)

Clean plastic food containers & cups

Clean plastic plant pots

Lids 3” or larger (Remove from containers, rinse.)

Rigid Plastic(Place in or next to

recycling container.)

Lids 3” or larger; Scrap metal; and small metal appliances (2’x2’x2’ or

smaller and less than 60 lbs. Place on top of recycling container).

Clean and dry material only

Flattened cardboard

Empty milk, water, juice & pop bottles

Brand QuickGuide

Caps & lids(Under 3”, remove from containers.)

Styrofoam food trays, plates, cups, and take-out containers.

Plastic plates, utensils & straws

Styrofoam packingpeanuts & bubble wrap

(Reuse or take towww.StyroRecycle.org)

Plastic hangers

Empty prescription vials

Empty motor oil & antifreeze containers

Candy wrappers, chip bags

Please bag all garbage

Paper Animal Waste

Dirty paper, facial tissue, disposable diapers.

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Ribbons, foil wrapping paper

Plastic

Glass

Mirrors, window glass, ceramic dishes, incandescent &

halogen bulbs(No fluorescent tubes/bulbs.)

Metal

Caps, rings, lids

Metal hangers, sharp or greasy

metal

Dried-out latex paint containers, empty non-toxic aerosol containers

Miscellaneous

Double bagged pet waste & cat litter(Do not place pet waste & cat litter

in the organics cart.)

CDs & CD cases

Vacuum cleaner bags

Cold cigarette butts & ashes

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Do Not Place in the Garbage• Recyclables• Compostables• Reusables• Hazardous Waste

Weight Limits:20gal – 30 lb 64gal – 120 lb32gal – 60 lb 96gal – 180 lb

Garbage

Easy food scrap recycling• Keep kitchen container near the sink• Add food scraps and food-soiled paper• When full, empty into your yard waste cart• Get a free compostable bag sample, visit

www.recyclefood.com

Meat, fish, poultry, bones

Grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree

branches, twigs, roots

Houseplants(No pots.)

Holiday trees & greens(4’ long, bundled, no flocking/decorations.)

Fruit & vegetable scraps, leftovers, pumpkins

(Remove produce stickers.)

Bread, pasta, grains Eggshells, nutshells

Dairy products(Cheese, yogurt, etc.)

Coffee filters & grounds, tea bags,

tea leaves

Shredded paper**(Layered & no plastic.)

*Uncoated paper does not have a shiny surface.**Shredded paper can be layered between food scraps and yard waste to absorb liquids and keep odors away.

Paper grocery bags, paper egg & berry cartons (No plastic or foam.)

Uncoated paper plates, cups, food wrap, bags*

Greasy pizza boxes, wax coated cardboard, paper towels & napkins

Yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper only

How to prepare your yard debris, food scraps, and food-soiled paper:• No plastic bags. • Paper bags or Cedar Grove-approved compostable bags are ok. • Food scraps and food-soiled paper can be recycled only in the organics cart supplied by Republic Services.• Extra yard waste can be collected in paper bages, 32 gallon cans, or 3’x3’x3’ boxes (limit: 7, 32-gallon units). Extras not to exceed 32 gallons or 60 lbs. each.

OrganicsRecycling

How to prepare your recyclables:• No food waste, liquid, plastic bags.• DO NOT bag recyclables; leave loose. • Remove all lids from containers & no lids less than 3 in.• Put additional recyclables in sturdy bins, boxes, large paper bags, or 32-gal. cans marked "Recycle" next to your recycling cart; not to exceed 60lbs each.

Paper

Newspapers, inserts, magazines, catalogs,

phone books

Advertising mail, envelopes, mixed paper

Cereal, clean paper cups & dry food boxes

(Remove liners.)

Wrapping paper(Non-foiled.)

Clean, empty plastic coated cartons, beverage containers, coated paper cups, & boxes

Flattened cardboard(3’ x 3’ x 3’ or smaller.)

Glass

Bottles & jars (Empty & rinse, labels ok.)

Metal

Clean aluminum & metal cans, clean foil & foil trays

Paperback books* *Tip: Donate to charity

if in good condition.

Plastic (Please clean and rinse containers)

Empty plastic bottles (All colors; labels ok.)

Clean plastic food containers & cups

Clean plastic plant pots

Lids 3” or larger (Remove from containers, rinse.)

Rigid Plastic(Place in or next to

recycling container.)

Lids 3” or larger; Scrap metal; and small metal appliances (2’x2’x2’ or

smaller and less than 60 lbs. Place on top of recycling container).

Clean and dry material only

Flattened cardboard

Empty milk, water, juice & pop bottles

Caps & lids(Under 3”, remove from containers.)

Styrofoam food trays, plates, cups, and take-out containers.

Plastic plates, utensils & straws

Styrofoam packingpeanuts & bubble wrap

(Reuse or take towww.StyroRecycle.org)

Plastic hangers

Empty prescription vials

Empty motor oil & antifreeze containers

Candy wrappers, chip bags

Please bag all garbage

Paper Animal Waste

Dirty paper, facial tissue, disposable diapers.

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Ribbons, foil wrapping paper

Plastic

Glass

Mirrors, window glass, ceramic dishes, incandescent &

halogen bulbs(No fluorescent tubes/bulbs.)

Metal

Caps, rings, lids

Metal hangers, sharp or greasy

metal

Dried-out latex paint containers, empty non-toxic aerosol containers

Miscellaneous

Double bagged pet waste & cat litter(Do not place pet waste & cat litter

in the organics cart.)

CDs & CD cases

Vacuum cleaner bags

Cold cigarette butts & ashes

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Do Not Place in the Garbage• Recyclables• Compostables• Reusables• Hazardous Waste

Weight Limits:20gal – 30 lb 64gal – 120 lb32gal – 60 lb 96gal – 180 lb

Garbage

Easy food scrap recycling• Keep kitchen container near the sink• Add food scraps and food-soiled paper• When full, empty into your yard waste cart• Get a free compostable bag sample, visit

www.recyclefood.com

Meat, fish, poultry, bones

Grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree

branches, twigs, roots

Houseplants(No pots.)

Holiday trees & greens(4’ long, bundled, no flocking/decorations.)

Fruit & vegetable scraps, leftovers, pumpkins

(Remove produce stickers.)

Bread, pasta, grains Eggshells, nutshells

Dairy products(Cheese, yogurt, etc.)

Coffee filters & grounds, tea bags,

tea leaves

Shredded paper**(Layered & no plastic.)

*Uncoated paper does not have a shiny surface.**Shredded paper can be layered between food scraps and yard waste to absorb liquids and keep odors away.

Paper grocery bags, paper egg & berry cartons (No plastic or foam.)

Uncoated paper plates, cups, food wrap, bags*

Greasy pizza boxes, wax coated cardboard, paper towels & napkins

Yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper only

How to prepare your yard debris, food scraps, and food-soiled paper:• No plastic bags. • Paper bags or Cedar Grove-approved compostable bags are ok. • Food scraps and food-soiled paper can be recycled only in the organics cart supplied by Republic Services.• Extra yard waste can be collected in paper bages, 32 gallon cans, or 3’x3’x3’ boxes (limit: 7, 32-gallon units). Extras not to exceed 32 gallons or 60 lbs. each.

OrganicsRecycling

How to prepare your recyclables:• No food waste, liquid, plastic bags.• DO NOT bag recyclables; leave loose. • Remove all lids from containers & no lids less than 3 in.• Put additional recyclables in sturdy bins, boxes, large paper bags, or 32-gal. cans marked "Recycle" next to your recycling cart; not to exceed 60lbs each.

Paper

Newspapers, inserts, magazines, catalogs,

phone books

Advertising mail, envelopes, mixed paper

Cereal, clean paper cups & dry food boxes

(Remove liners.)

Wrapping paper(Non-foiled.)

Clean, empty plastic coated cartons, beverage containers, coated paper cups, & boxes

Flattened cardboard(3’ x 3’ x 3’ or smaller.)

Glass

Bottles & jars (Empty & rinse, labels ok.)

Metal

Clean aluminum & metal cans, clean foil & foil trays

Paperback books* *Tip: Donate to charity

if in good condition.

Plastic (Please clean and rinse containers)

Empty plastic bottles (All colors; labels ok.)

Clean plastic food containers & cups

Clean plastic plant pots

Lids 3” or larger (Remove from containers, rinse.)

Rigid Plastic(Place in or next to

recycling container.)

Lids 3” or larger; Scrap metal; and small metal appliances (2’x2’x2’ or

smaller and less than 60 lbs. Place on top of recycling container).

Clean and dry material only

Flattened cardboard

Empty milk, water, juice & pop bottles

Caps & lids(Under 3”, remove from containers.)

Styrofoam food trays, plates, cups, and take-out containers.

Plastic plates, utensils & straws

Styrofoam packingpeanuts & bubble wrap

(Reuse or take towww.StyroRecycle.org)

Plastic hangers

Empty prescription vials

Empty motor oil & antifreeze containers

Candy wrappers, chip bags

Please bag all garbage

Paper Animal Waste

Dirty paper, facial tissue, disposable diapers.

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Ribbons, foil wrapping paper

Plastic

Glass

Mirrors, window glass, ceramic dishes, incandescent &

halogen bulbs(No fluorescent tubes/bulbs.)

Metal

Caps, rings, lids

Metal hangers, sharp or greasy

metal

Dried-out latex paint containers, empty non-toxic aerosol containers

Miscellaneous

Double bagged pet waste & cat litter(Do not place pet waste & cat litter

in the organics cart.)

CDs & CD cases

Vacuum cleaner bags

Cold cigarette butts & ashes

(Put in bag and tie shut.)

Do Not Place in the Garbage• Recyclables• Compostables• Reusables• Hazardous Waste

Weight Limits:20gal – 30 lb 64gal – 120 lb32gal – 60 lb 96gal – 180 lb

Garbage

Easy food scrap recycling• Keep kitchen container near the sink• Add food scraps and food-soiled paper• When full, empty into your yard waste cart• Get a free compostable bag sample, visit

www.recyclefood.com

Meat, fish, poultry, bones

Grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree

branches, twigs, roots

Houseplants(No pots.)

Holiday trees & greens(4’ long, bundled, no flocking/decorations.)

Fruit & vegetable scraps, leftovers, pumpkins

(Remove produce stickers.)

Bread, pasta, grains Eggshells, nutshells

Dairy products(Cheese, yogurt, etc.)

Coffee filters & grounds, tea bags,

tea leaves

Shredded paper**(Layered & no plastic.)

*Uncoated paper does not have a shiny surface.**Shredded paper can be layered between food scraps and yard waste to absorb liquids and keep odors away.

Paper grocery bags, paper egg & berry cartons (No plastic or foam.)

Uncoated paper plates, cups, food wrap, bags*

Greasy pizza boxes, wax coated cardboard, paper towels & napkins

Yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper only

How to prepare your yard debris, food scraps, and food-soiled paper:• No plastic bags. • Paper bags or Cedar Grove-approved compostable bags are ok. • Food scraps and food-soiled paper can be recycled only in the organics cart supplied by Republic Services.• Extra yard waste can be collected in paper bages, 32 gallon cans, or 3’x3’x3’ boxes (limit: 7, 32-gallon units). Extras not to exceed 32 gallons or 60 lbs. each.

OrganicsRecycling

How to prepare your recyclables:• No food waste, liquid, plastic bags.• DO NOT bag recyclables; leave loose. • Remove all lids from containers & no lids less than 3 in.• Put additional recyclables in sturdy bins, boxes, large paper bags, or 32-gal. cans marked "Recycle" next to your recycling cart; not to exceed 60lbs each.

Paper

Newspapers, inserts, magazines, catalogs,

phone books

Advertising mail, envelopes, mixed paper

Cereal, clean paper cups & dry food boxes

(Remove liners.)

Wrapping paper(Non-foiled.)

Clean, empty plastic coated cartons, beverage containers, coated paper cups, & boxes

Flattened cardboard(3’ x 3’ x 3’ or smaller.)

Glass

Bottles & jars (Empty & rinse, labels ok.)

Metal

Clean aluminum & metal cans, clean foil & foil trays

Paperback books* *Tip: Donate to charity

if in good condition.

Plastic (Please clean and rinse containers)

Empty plastic bottles (All colors; labels ok.)

Clean plastic food containers & cups

Clean plastic plant pots

Lids 3” or larger (Remove from containers, rinse.)

Rigid Plastic(Place in or next to

recycling container.)

Lids 3” or larger; Scrap metal; and small metal appliances (2’x2’x2’ or

smaller and less than 60 lbs. Place on top of recycling container).

Clean and dry material only

Flattened cardboard

Empty milk, water, juice & pop bottles

Toward Zero Waste

KC/10-15

Medical Sharpshttp://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/wdidw/material.asp

www.republicsharps.com

Pharmaceuticalswww.takebackyourmeds.org

Hazardous Waste (items marked “CAUTION,” “WARNING,” “DANGER,” or “POISON”)Factoria Transfer Station13800 SE 32nd St, BellevueHours: 8am - 4pm Tuesday-Friday; 9am-5pmSaturday-Sunday

The Hazardous Waste Mobile travels to locations around King County to provide household hazardous waste disposal services for King County residents.www.govlink.org/hazwaste

Learn more about waste prevention and resource conservationhttp://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ecoconsumer/zero-waste.asp

How to prepare your yard wastefood scraps, and food-soiled paper:• No plastic bags. • Paper bags or Cedar Grove-approved compostable bags are ok. • Food scraps and food-soiled paper can be recycled only in the organics cart supplied by Republic Services.

• Extra yard waste can be collected in paper bags, 32 gallon cans, or • Yard Waste Limits: One cart plus 3 extra bundles.

3’x3’x3’ boxes (extra fees will apply). Extras not to exceed 32 gallons or 60 lbs. each.