Welcome to Tiverton Recycling Web blog. The purpose of this blog is to provide information to residents in order for them to understand the importance of recycling and become better stewards of their local environment. The Recycling Committee is a volunteer group appointed by the Tiverton Town Council. Our Mission is to help divert the flow of trash into our landfill by educating residents in the proper methods of recycling in order to extend the life of the town’s landfill.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Sample of metals and plastics to recycle
Metal Cans , Scrap Metal, tin cans
Aluminum foil, pie plates
Empty Steel aerosol cans
Empty latex paint cans
Metal toasters, irons
Wire hangers
Rinse cans.
A thin Skin of dry latex paint in can or on lid is okay.
No oil-based paint cans.
No hypodermic Needles
Glass Bottles examp; Jars Mayonnaise jars, wine bottles,
Beer bottles, applesauce jars,
Spaghetti jars, vinegar bottles
Baby food jars Rinse. Remove caps and lids.
Okay to recycle metal jar lids.
No need to remove paper or plastic labels.
No broken glass
No cups, dishes, glass windows, Plates, Pyrex, ceramics, mirrors,light bulbs.
Soda cans, juice bottles
Salad dressing bottles
Shampoo bottles
Window cleaner Rinse.
Plastic caps and lids ok.
No need to remove paper or plastic labels.
No plastic shopping bags
No plastic food wrap, no potato chip examp; sandwich bags
No Styrofoam
Plastic tubs (yogurt, margarine, ice cream )
No automotive fluid bottles (oil, antifreeze, brake fluid)
Plastic Bottles / Jugs Colored and uncolored bottles
Milk jugs
Detergent bottles
Juice bottles
Saline solution bottles
Fabric softener examp; bleach bottles Rinse.
Plastic caps and lids ok to recycle
Drink Cartons Milk and juice cartons
Flavored milk boxes Cream and creamer containers Rinse.
Throw away straws.
Plastics #1 to 7
No refrigerated or frozen food boxes
No ice cream boxes
No TV dinner containers
No margarine boxes
No cream cheese boxes
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