RECYCLING
BIN
Once collected, these items are sorted by material type, and sold to manufacturers to make new products.
aluminum cans
steel & tin cans
labels okay
clean aluminum foil
(if it's not clean, better to leave it out )
disposable foil
pie and baking tins
100% metal
baking sheets, pots, and pans
If they have any plastic, please leave them out.
cookie tins
aerosol cans
must be completely empty so they don't
explode during recycling
junk mail & office paper
newspaper
no plastic sleeves
magazines & catalogs
wrapping paper
no glittery or metallic paper
paper bags
phone books
books
Remove spines from hardback books before recycling.
Better yet, donate them.
No plastic bags, please.
Plastic bags are costly to process when placed in your recycling bin.
Shredded paper must be placed in a transparent bag, and tied close.
This is the one exception to the 'no plastic bags' rule.
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sticky notes
(aka: Post It® notes)
food boxes
remove and discard plastic & foil bags
cardboard
(flatten to save room)
cardboard egg cartons
pizza boxes
Grease is okay, just make sure the box is empty.
shoe boxes, gift boxes
cardboard tubes
from paper towels, gift wrap, and toilet paper rolls
plastic bottles from kitchen
recycle the caps too
plastic bottles
from bathroom
recycle the caps too
discard pumps & nozzles (because of the metal)
plastic bottles
from laundry room and cleaning closet
recycle the caps too
discard pumps & nozzles (because of the metal)
plastic jugs
recycle the caps too
hard plastic cups
colored and clear
plastic tubs
yogurt, margarine etc.
recycle the lids too
clear plastic containers
Styrofoam
(aka: polystyrene) is not collected
for recycling.
Ask your favorite shipping store if they want your packing peanuts. They often do.
colored
plastic containers
no styrofoam
pill bottles
recycle the lids too!
100% plastic toys
Remove metal parts. No electronic toys.
(better yet, donate them)
plastic flower pots
scrape, tap or wipe off dirt before recycling
kitty litter buckets & jugs
plastic buckets
(up to 5 gallons)
100% plastic. Remove and discard metal handles.
laundry baskets and plastic crates
Must fit in your bin with the lid closed.
DROP-OFF
RECYCLING
Participating in these programs conserves landfill space and reclaims resources. Thank you for being resourceful!
When collected separately and in large quantities, the recycling of these items becomes more effective and efficient.
These items are not recyclable in your regular recycling bin.
Plastic bags & wrap
Plastic bags, bubble wrap, packing pillows, and the plastic wrap from toilet paper and paper towels
All can be recycled at local grocery stores.
glass bottles & jars
There are 5 locations around Flagstaff that accept all colors of glass bottles and jars for recycling.
Glass recycling at home or work!
Subscribe to the glass recycling program for as little as $3.55 per/mo.
Call to subscribe:
(928) 213-2110
Learn more about the glass recycling program.
Glass cannot be recycled in your regular recycling bin.
SPECIAL
HANDLING
REQUIRED
These items contain hazardous materials and should not be placed in curbside bins.
Specialized recycling and processing programs are in place to keep these items, and their toxic substances, out of our landfills.
medication
Drop in the secure drop-box at the Flagstaff Police Station.
Please do not flush medications.
household chemicals
All household chemicals that have a hazardous warning label.
Drop off at the Hazardous Products center (HPC).
Use caution when disposing of broken fluorescent
light bulbs...
old electronics/e-waste
computers, computer accessories, chargers, cell phones, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, etc.
paints & stains
Acrylic and oil based household paints and stains.
Drop off at the Hazardous Products center (HPC).
automotive products
Auto batteries, oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, lubricants, oil filters,transmission fluid
Drop off at the HPC.
tires
Recycle tires at the Coconino County Waste Tire Yard. Wednesdays only from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
SCHEDULE
A PICK-UP
Call:
(928) 213-2110
This service is free for residential customers.
Items picked up are taken to the landfill. Please consider donating working items instead.
household appliances
Stoves, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units, microwaves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers etc.
Call (928) 213-2110
televisions
Call (928) 213-2110
BULKY ITEM PICK-UP
Bulky/oversized items are picked up every 5 weeks.
yard waste/debris
Leaves and yard clippings
Bagged, boxed, or bundled, under 50lbs.
limbs/branches
Less than 10 inches in diameter and 6-8 feet long.
Larger branches, stumps etc. must be taken to the Cinder Lake Landfill.
Real Christmas Trees
Christmas tree recycling starts in January.
Check back for details.
BULKY ITEM PICK-UP SCHEDULE
GARBAGE
BIN
This is the stuff that goes into landfills and remains there for generations.
Reduce, reuse and/or donate these items whenever possible.
all plastic bags
Plastic bags, air pillows, and the plastic wrap from toilet paper and paper towels can all be recycled at local grocery stores.
packing pillows
Pop them (to save space) and recycle at local grocery stores along with plastic bags.
polystyrene
aka: styrofoam
takeout containers, cups, plates, coolers, packing inserts etc.
cartons
Consider buying milk and juice in recyclable plastic jugs instead.
disposable paper cups
Consider a reusable mug instead.
napkins, paper towels, tissues
biodegradable and compostable plastics
hangers
tip: return wire hangers to the dry cleaners
chip and snack bags
drink pouches
Any glass except bottles and jars
all diapers
vinyl
beach balls, shower curtains, inflatable toys, etc.
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all food
Better yet, compost your food.
animal droppings
pet food bags
tip: reuse these durable bags for collecting kitty litter and other heavy-duty waste.
VHS & cassette tapes
incandescent light bulbs
note: fluorescent light bulbs cannot be disposed of curbside.
Christmas bulbs
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