Recyclingfaqs Final

PREPARATION Paperboard dishwasher detergent boxes with metal
spouts? The cardboard is recyclable, please remove

How clean should the material be? Rinse out the metal spout.
all recyclables.
Frozen concentrated juice containers? No
If the material is wet, is it still acceptable? Dry material
is always preferred because Rumpke is able to process Wine boxes? Yes, but the interior plastic bag should be
and market the material better. Please try to keep all thrown away before recycling.
materials inside your recycling container. If the materials
get wet, Rumpke can still process them. Paper egg cartons? Paper egg cartons are acceptable,
but Styrofoam egg cartons are not.
Which containers should be flattened/crushed?
We recommend crushing cans to make space in your Keurig cups? No
bin. It’s also best to release the air out of plastic number
Plastic coffee cans? Yes
one bottles and then reattach the lid. This helps with the
Rumpke Recycling FAQs
sorting process. Are the large plastic containers of salad dressing,

mayo, mustard, ketchup, etc. used commercially
Containers lids – Can they be recycled? On or off?
acceptable? Yes
Both metal and plastic lids can be recycled. Please leave
them on all bottles and jars. Vegetable oil bottles? Yes, if rinsed well.
Clamshells? No
PAPER PRODUCTS
Can shredded paper be recycled? Yes, if it is placed Plastic containers of infant formula? Yes
in a clear plastic bag. This is the only exception to the
“no plastic bag” rule. Protein powder containers? Yes
Are brown paper towels acceptable? No Take-out containers? No
Spiral notebooks or spiral tablets? No, only if the spiral Toothpaste tubes? No
binding is removed.
Thermal bonded paper? No

SHIPPING MATERIALS
Shrink wrap? Not in Rumpke’s residential program.
Paperback books and hardback books? Paperback
books are recyclable. Hardcover books are not acceptable, Is Styrofoam acceptable in Rumpke’s program? If not,
but the interior pages can be removed and recycled. are there places to take it where it will be recycled?
No, it is not acceptable in Rumpke’s program. We
Paper cups, paper plates, paper towels & napkins? No, recommend that you take Styrofoam peanuts back to
these materials are contaminated with food. UPS or FedEx Stores.
Post-it notes? Yes Amazon mailers? The plastic liner cannot be included.
Magazines? Yes Envelopes with windows? Yes
Photographs and “sticker paper?” No, this Amazon “pellets” used for padding? No, they are
type of paper and adhesive used contaminates the Styrofoam and cannot be processed.
recycling process.
Plastic “pillows” used to secure items being shipped?
Laminated paper? No No, they are not a plastic container.
Molded fiber used in packaging? Molded Fiber is fine.

PRODUCT PACKAGING Tyvek is not accepted.
Pizza boxes? Pizza boxes should be completely empty
with the liner and plastic “table” removed. If it is very Climacell boxes? All Styrofoam and cooling components
greasy and/or covered with sauce and cheese, it should need to be removed, leaving the Corrugated box only.
be thrown away. If the lid is fairly clean, tear if off and
recycle what you can. Are corrugated pallets acceptable? Yes, please break
them down into 6ft by 6ft pieces.
Pet food bags? No
Is cardboard that has been painted acceptable?
Yes, if the paint is minimal.
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SHIPPING MATERIALS (CONTINUED) Plastic bottles of hand sanitizer? Yes
Should tape be removed from corrugated boxes? Over the counter medicine bottles? Yes, but if the
If possible, but it is not necessary. bottle is small it may not be recovered.
Will corrugated boxes be picked up if they are outside Reusable plastic water bottles? No
of the recycling container? Yes, please break them
down into 6ft by 6ft pieces. Place the loose boxes near Peanut butter jars? Yes, if well rinsed.
your recycling bin for pick up.
Body lotion? Yes
Should corrugated boxes be “bundled” for curbside
recycling and if so with what? Simply break down your
boxes into 6ft by 6ft pieces and pile them next to your OTHER MATERIALS
recycling container. Do not bundle the boxes together. PVC pipe? Not in Rumpke’s residential program.
Rumpke Recycling FAQs
How can I properly dispose of a smoke alarm?

GLASS Check with your local fire department or solid waste
Can broken glass be placed in a recycling container? management district for suggestions.
No
Glass bottles that contained essential oils? No RUMPKE PROCESSES

Olive oil bottles? Yes Is recyclable material retrieved at landfills? No
Peanut butter jars (glass)? Yes, if rinsed well. What are end products? Processed recyclables used
to make new products.
Makeup bottles? Yes, if rinsed well.
Are Rumpke drivers empowered to refuse to pick up
Perfume bottles? No
unacceptable items? Yes
Window glass, mirrors or drinking glasses? No
Do recycling guidelines differ if the business or
municipality has a compactor? The guidelines do not
CANS & PANS differ. In most service areas, recyclers have collaborated
to create a consistent list of acceptable items.
Are disposable aluminum pans and aluminum foil
acceptable? No
Does Rumpke incinerate material? No
Pet food cans? Yes, but please make sure they are
rinsed out. Does Rumpke make money on recycling? Recycling
markets go up and down every month. Rumpke is
Aerosol cans? Yes, as long as the can did not contain dedicated to recycling in good markets and bad.
household hazardous waste. The can should be empty.
Please remove the spray nozzle and lid. Spray paint
cans are not accepted.
Shaving cream in aerosol cans? Yes
Large metal cans such as popcorn cans? Yes
Metal whipped cream chargers? No
BOTTLES & JARS

Plastic bottles with labels that are “shrunk” on the
container? Yes
Plastic bleach bottles and other bottles of household

cleaning products? If the product’s label identifies it as
household hazardous waste, it is not acceptable.
Plastic containers of disinfecting wipes? Yes
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PREPARATION Paperboard dishwasher detergent boxes with metal

spouts? The cardboard is recyclable, please remove

sorting process. Are the large plastic containers of salad dressing,

Are brown paper towels acceptable? No Take-out containers? No

Thermal bonded paper? No

Magazines? Yes Envelopes with windows? Yes

Molded fiber used in packaging? Molded Fiber is fine.

How can I properly dispose of a smoke alarm?

Glass bottles that contained essential oils? No RUMPKE PROCESSES

Shaving cream in aerosol cans? Yes

Large metal cans such as popcorn cans? Yes

Metal whipped cream chargers? No

BOTTLES & JARS

Plastic bleach bottles and other bottles of household

Plastic containers of disinfecting wipes? Yes

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