Glass Jars & Bottles
Metal Cans
Plastic Jugs & Bottles
Mixed Paper
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We Can Recycle
We Can't Recycle
Dishes and ceramics
Drinking glasses
Window glass
Light bulbs
Mirrors
Corningware or Pyrex
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We Can Recycle
We Can't Recycle
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We Can Recycle
We Can't Recycle
Wide-mouth plastic containers (such as margarine or yogurt containers)
Plastic trays or film
Styrofoam
Plastic bags, film or wrap
Motor oil or antifreeze bottles
Swimming pools
Collection Information: Recyclable bottles & cans must be placed out for collection in open-top bins (such as laundry baskets and storage bins) OR in see-through plastic bags (blue, clear, tan, white, etc.). Always place materials out the night before collection day.
No trash containers and no red/pink or yellow bags.
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We Can Recycle
Newspapers (glossy inserts ore O.K.)
Magazines
Phone Books
Catalogs
Writing and computer paper
Mail (plastic windows are O.K.)
Paperboard boxes (such as cereal and shoe boxes)
Cardboard boxes (clean and flattened)
We Can't Recycle
Collection Information: Recyclable mixed paper must be placed out for collection in paper bags, cardboard boxes, or tied with non-plastic string. The bags, boxes, or bundles may be placed out in open-top bins. Always place materials out the night before collection day.
No paper in plastic bags (even if it's raining!) and no trash containers.
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If you have any questions please contact customer service at recycle@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-2000.
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Revised April 9, 2008
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