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1. What can be recycled under the city's residential recycling program?

Boxboard: The type of material most food and cereal boxes are made from is Cardboard, Clean aluminum foil, Magazines, Newspapers and junk mail, even envelopes with plastic windows, Plastic bottles, and containers (with no film, no bags, and no Styrofoam), Regular paper, Rinsed Aluminum and metal cans, Rinsed food and beverage cartons, Rinsed glass bottles and jars.  Please remove the lids and include them in your recycling (No mirrored or window glass).

2. Do I need to rinse my recyclable items that had food in them?

Please rinse food containers, bottles, and jars. 

3. Should I put my recycling in plastic bags?

No.  Recyclable items are to be put directly in the bin.  Items in plastic bags will not be picked up. 

4. May I recycle my plastic bags in the curbside bin?

No.  Plastic bags and Styrofoam are not accepted.

5. How do I report a missed collection or service problem?

To report a missed pickup contact: please contact Waste Management at 305-296-8297

6. May I request a second service day?

Yes.  You will be charged a fee of $20 a month through Waste Management.  For more information, contact Waste Management at (305) 296-8297.

7. What items cannot be placed in my garbage?

Hazardous chemicals, car batteries, paints, radioactive waste, gasoline, oil, or construction debris.