Recycling Guidelines

Rigid Containers

Place your metal (tin) cans, glass bottles and plastic bottles loosely in your recycling bin on a commingled basis - no separation is required! DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES. All containers should be rinsed clean and lids removed.

Steel (Tin) Cans Aluminum Cans Glass Bottles & Jars

• No window glass, light bulbs, mirrors, ceramics or other glass

#1 & #2 Plastic Bottles

• Examples: soda bottles, milk jugs and laundry detergent bottles

DO NOT INCLUDE #3-#7 PLASTICS

J -Appliances, Hazardous Waste, Computers, Tires, and Scrap Metal

Chippewa Falls residents are able to attend the various programs that will be held in the year 2011 at the Northern WI State Fairgrounds. Look for the collections to begin in April and run through October. Information regarding the collections will be advertised in the newspaper.

h - Yard Waste Site

Residents may dispose of yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, and small brush) at the Chippewa Falls City Shop at Riverside Drive on designated days. For more information regarding the yard waste site please call 720-6971.

Paper Products

Place the following paper materials loosely in a separate plastic bin. DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES. DO NOT MIX WITH METAL CANS, GLASS BOTTLES, PLASTIC BOTTLES AND

• Junk Mail (remove any plastic)

• Books

• Envelopes (window, labeled, kraft)

• Office paper (white, colored, ledger, NCR, fax)

• File folders

• Glue pads, tablets

Corrugated Cardboard

Flatten all cardboard. If convenient, cut into 2’ x 2’ sections and place beside bin. Secure cardboard from the wind.

V - Waste Oil

Waste motor oil should be disposed of properly at the following location. Recycle engine oil only. Do not mix the oil with any other substances such as antifreeze or paint thinner. Take your empty containers home with you.