Kimble (formerly J&J) has increased recycle capacity at their Twinsburg transfer station. Here is a list of what you can currently place in your recycle bin:
Non-fiber:
Aluminum cans
Aluminum trays, aluminum foil, cat food tins
Bimetal cans and food containers
Empty aerosol cans
Clear, brown and green glass jars and bottles
Plastic containers marked #1 to #7 (look on the bottom for the number)
Fiber:
Newspaper
Magazines
Corrugated cardboard
Telephone books
Catalogues
Mail
Printer/copier paper
Chipped board (cereal boxes)
Examples of recyclable plastics #1 through #7 that are captured for recycling:
#1: Soft drink bottles, water bottles, peanut butter jars, window cleaner bottles, mouth wash bottles.
#2: Laundry detergent bottles, windshield washer fluid bottles, coffee containers, milk jugs, butter tubs, medicine bottles.
#3: Shampoo bottles, cooking oil bottles, hand soap bottles, gladware container lids, juice bottles.
#4: Mustard bottles, margarine tub tops, ice cream tub tops, squeezable bottles.
#5: Cool whip containers, gladware tubs, plastic flower pot containers, apple sauce cups, plastic cups.
#6: Plastic cookie tray dish, vegetable tub containers, take away containers.
#7: Orange juice plastic bottles, kids snack containers, some ketchup bottles.
They do no recycle paint cans, or anti-freeze and motor oil containers. They do not recycle wax cartons, batteries, light bulbs or wire hangers. With regard to plastics #3 through #7, they recycle the rigid containers used for food, beverage and health and beauty aid products, but not plastic bags, Styrofoam, toys or plastic utensils.
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