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Inner City Green Team
What we Recycle
Our team follows the Department of Sanitation's (DSNY) guidelines on recycling by separating waste into three categories. Visit the DSNY website to learn more about what can be recycled.
Metal, Plastic and Glass
Metal items include aluminum, wire hangers, soda and food cans, aerosol cans and pots
Plastic items include milk jugs, detergent bottles, hangers, yogurt cups, plastic cups, water and juice bottles, take out containers, food cartons
Glass items include bottles and jars
Recycling tips:
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Rinse all containers, cans and bottles
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Contaminated items are not accepted
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Separate metal and plastic caps from containers
Paper
Paper based materials such as newspapers, paper bags, shredded paper, envelopes, magazines, gift wrapping paper, pizza boxes, egg cartons, cereal boxes, paper towel and toilet paper rolls all go in the green bags provided to you by our team.
Compost
Leaf and yard waste include plants, leaves, wigs and grass
Food scraps include fruit, vegetables, meat, bones, dairy and prepared food
Food soiled paper include napkins, towels, plates, tea-bags, coffee filters and pizza boxes
Recycling tips:
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Freeze food scraps before you are ready to drop them off at an orange or brown bin
Textiles
Shoes and clothing
Linens: sheets, blankets, pillowcases, dish clothes, table linens, bedding, curtains, aprons
Accessories: hats, bags, belts, gloves, jewelry, scarves, ties, belts, bathrobes
Get in Touch
Reach out to learn more about our program and ask any questions you may have.
(802) 331-0454