The following list of accepted recyclables is for Franklin County drop boxes listed on the previous page. If you have questions regarding this list you should contact the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio at 614-871-5100 or visit them on the web at
www.swaco.org
| CATEGORY |
ACCEPTABLE
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NOT ACCEPTABLE
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| Plastic |
Bottles and containers marked with a #1 or #2 on the bottom.
(Rinse, flatten and remove lids)
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Caps
Containers with a #3, 4, 5, 6, 7 on the bottom
Oil jugs
Plastic grocery bags
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| Glass |
Clear, brown, green and blue glass
Bottles and jars from food products
(Rinse and remove lids)
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Ceramics
Windows and drinking glass
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| Paper |
Newspaper (Please put paper in brown grocery bag or leave loose)
ad slicks
magazines
phone books (seasonal)
brown grocery bags
junk mail
chip board
corrugated cardboard
office paper
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Pizza boxes |
| Beverage and Food Cans |
Aluminum beverage cans
Bi-metal beverage cans
Steel/Tin Cans (Rinse and flatten)
Aluminum Foil
Empty aerosol cans
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Paint Cans
Coat Hangers
Steel Scraps
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| Gable Top Cartons and Drink Boxes |
Paperboard cartons for things such as milk, juice, fabric softener, egg substitutes.
Aceptic boxes (into which a straw can be inserted)
(Rinse and remove straws)
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Frozen food cartons
Juice concentrate containers
Straws
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