How to Sort Waste

Ask Recycle Coach!

The Recycle Coach takes the guesswork out of sorting. It enables residents to play an active role in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping recyclables and organics out of landfill.

3 Great Ways Recycle Coach Can Help

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Created Specifically for You!

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Interactive Search Tool

Local recycling and disposal information, as well as collection requirements for common and unique household items

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Check Pickup Schedule

Customized curbside collection and events calendar. Collection reminders and real-time updates.

LEARN WITH GAMES

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Fun and educational games that help you and your family learn how to sort and recycle waste properly.

Scan this QR code to download the Recycle Coach app to your mobile device.

We can all help keep our community clean and green!

Other Waste Sorting Resources:

What goes in Organics?

Get quick, on-the-go access to recycling information plus your recycle pickup schedule and reminders.

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What goes in Recycling?

Did you know that recycle and organics services are designed to manage specific items such as bottles, cans, paper, cardboard, plant debris, and food…

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Contamination

Contamination refers to any item found in the recycling or organics container that does not belong. This may “contaminate” the load when mixed with…