SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING
WHAT CAN GO IN THE BLUE BIN?
We currently follow the same guidelines as the City of Austin single-stream process. The blue bin is picked up by the same group, TDS (Texas Disposal Systems). They are fully capable of separating the items listed below.
AT SCHOOL YOU CAN RECYCLE:
• magazines • catalogues • newspaper • envelopes • sticky notes • file folders • cereal boxes • cookie boxes • food boxes • shipping boxes • soda cans* • water bottles* • food containers* • yogurt containers* • soup or tuna cans* • glass bottles* *rinse clean, please! |
...BUT NOT: • food
• garbage • plastic bags • styrofoam • light bulbs • batteries • aerosol cans • coat hangers • clothing • CDs/DVDs • containers with food still in them THESE ITEMS AND OTHERS THAT DO NOT GO IN THE BLUE BIN WILL BE COLLECTED AND SENT TO A DIFFERENT FACILITY.
If you have any questions regarding this, please email us at our contact page. Thanks for your support! |