What Can Be Recycled?

Unfortunately not everything can be recycled. Below are examples of what can and cannot be recycled. Please ask if you have questions or call us at 765-675-9006.

If you have items that can be reused, we ask that you take them to a thrift store such as Second  Blessings or  Goodwill.  You could also advertise free items on Facebook Marketplace. 

Our Reuse store is not taking items at this time.  Please call for more information.

Recyclable:

  • Plastic Containers with recycling logo on bottom 1-­7. Lids accepted but can be removed and used for bench program keep in separate bag for easier processing.
  • Paper/Cardboard Junk mail, office paper, newspapers & inserts, magazines, telephone books, catalogs.  Shredded paper please bag separately.  Also food boxes and corrugated boxes are separate from paper. Since we now have compactor.
  • Wax coated Cardboard (juice boxes, frozen food boxes)
  • Glass food and beverage jars and bottles (labels are OK)
  • Steel/Tin Cans (Labels are OK)
  • Aluminum beverage cans (please bag separately, foil, and foil pans)
  • Lithium and Rechargeable Batteries  Button batteries need to be taped with scotch tape on both sides.  This protects them from catching on  fire during  transport
  • Tires (fees apply)
  • Electronics (E-­waste) If unsure of your item please call 675-9006. Some Fees apply
  • Caps separate bag for bench program.
  • Used motor oil/transmission fluid O'Reilly Auto Parts for FREE!. We also take Oil and Automotive fluids for a fee.
  •  Fluorescent bulbs and other light bulbs (fees apply for fluorescent bulbs)  
  • Grocery bags  are baled and sent to a manufacturer to make something new.  However, they must be clean. 
  • Paint:  NO LATEX (this can be dried and put in your own trash container). (Fees apply for oil base)
  • Gasoline/Antifreeze  (fees apply)
  • Televisions (Fees apply)
  • Tires  (Fees apply)

Not Recyclable:

  • Wrappers with a foil liner (Made of two materials) 
  • Plate glass, windows, art glass, mirrors
  • Ceramic, glass cook-­ware or unclean items (don't want to cause contamination).
  • Styrofoam
  • PPE is not to be recycled at our facility or curbside please put these in your trash.