They’re back!
Large, 32-gallon blue bins with lids that will hold all your recycling and keep it from blowing around on trash day.
Stop by the Community Center
at 3rd & Fairmount Mon-Tue-Fri 9am-2pm,
Wed 5-9pm, Closed Thu, Sat, Sun
If necessary, contact Lara Kelly at
trash@nlna.org or
215-627-6562 to arrange a pickup.
Suggested donation of $20, sliding scale, no one turned away.
Generously supported by the Penn Treaty SSD.
FIRST: What to Keep OUT of the Bin
These materials have little or no value as raw materials, damage recycling equipment, and can even injure workers. Please leave them out!
- PLASTIC BAGS
- Styrofoam
- Disposable Plates, Cups, and Takeout Containers
- Greasy or Food –soiled paper & cardboard
- Tissues, Paper Towels, Napkins, Wrapping Paper
- Light Bulbs
- Cassette Tapes (VHS and audio)
- Garden Hoses
- Needles and Syringes (Seal in plastic container and dispose with your regular trash.)
- Propane Tanks
- Pots & Pans
Recycling Reminder…NO Plastic Bags!
SECOND: What You CAN Recycle
PLASTICS:
* Emptied and Rinsed, lids & caps ok
• Food Containers
• All Bottles & Jars
• Detergent & Shampoo Bottles
• Pump & Spray Bottles
PAPER:
* Remove from plastic sleeves/bags
• Newspapers
• Magazines, Brochures
• Junk Mail, Envelopes
• Scrap Paper
• Paper Bags
• Paperback Books
CARTONS:
* Emptied and rinsed
• Milk & Juice
• Wine
• Soups
METALS:
* Emptied and rinsed, lids & caps Ok
• Aluminum, Steel & Tin Cans
• Empty Paint & Aerosol Cans
• Aluminum Baking Dishes
• Clean Aluminum Foil
GLASS:
* Emptied and rinsed, lids & caps ok
• All Bottles & Jars
CARDBOARD:
* Remove shipping/packing materials
• Corrugated Cardboard Boxes
• Clean Pizza Boxes
• Paper Towel Rolls
• Egg Cartons
• Dry Food & Shipping Boxes
THIRD: Do The BEST You Can!
See Also: the NLNA Recycling Page
And Also: this Philadelphia Magazine Article
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