Recycling
Pinard uses two bins for recycling: One for paper and one for non-paper. Use the chart to determine what is acceptable or not acceptable for recycling.
- Bins used for recyclables may not exceed 30 gallons in capacity or 50 lbs in weight.
- Pinard offers a vast assortment of recycling receptacles, which can be purchased at a discount, and delivered for no additional charge. Please call for details!
- All recyclables should be rinsed free of residue. Labels are acceptable and may remain on all containers.
- The crushing of milk jugs and cans is desirable, but not mandatory.
- Glass should be unbroken.
- Corrugated cardboard should be flattened and stacked, not to exceed 2’ x 2’ x 2’.
- Do not bundle paper recyclables. Please place loosely stacked in paper bags (no plastic) or in a rigid recycling bin (details above).
2024 Recycling Program
Current subscription customers participating in our recycling program can download our convenient 2024 Recycling Calendar highlighting the weekly alternating schedule and holidays.
Paper
Acceptable:
- Newspaper
- Magazines
- Corrugated cardboard
- Mixed and/or shredded office paper
- Copy paper
- Phone books
- Drawing paper
- Note pads
- Boxboard: cereal boxes, etc. (free of plastic & wax lining)
- Junk mail (plastic window okay)
* All items in this list may be commingled within your paper recycling bin
Excluded:
- Plastic coated papers
- Plastics
- Paper plates, cups, or napkins
- Carbon paper
- Foil paper
- Waxed corrugated paper
- Tissue
Non-Paper
Acceptable:
- Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
- Glass from food & beverage containers, all colors acceptable
- Plastic containers marked for recycling on the bottom (see chart below for details)
- Opaque jugs (milk, cider, water, etc.)
* All items in this list may be commingled within your non-paper recycling bin
Excluded:
- Ceramics
- Light bulbs
- Plate glass
- Foam products
- Container lids must be removed & discarded