Single stream recycling is here in Collier Township! All your recyclable materials in one container with no separating or sorting needed. Here are a few simple guidelines to be followed to avoid any service interruptions:

Acceptable Items

The following can be recycled:

• Metal beverage and food cans
• Paper milk or juice containers
• Aluminum cans
• Egg cartons
• Plastic bottles (types 1 and 2)
• Paper from news, magazines, junk mail, dry non-coated food paper
• Boxboard – tissue, dryer sheets, toothpaste containers, cereal, spaghetti, cracker, and other dry food boxes
• All cardboard must be broken down so that it is flat and no more than 3-feet in length or width and must be inside your container

Not Acceptable Items

The following will not be accepted for recycling:

• Garbage, food waste, diapers, paper plates, hangers, old plastic toys
• Glass bottles and jars
• Meat or cheese plastic wrapping
• Wax or plastic wrap or bags
• Freezer food packaging
• Plastic deli, product, or take out packaging or utensils
• Plastic bags or wrapping film
• Plastic bottles (types 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
• Formed or pellet polystyrene packaging
• Window glass, ceramics, or dish ware, mirrors, light bulbs