Recyclable materials may be co-mingled, but not mixed with regular garbage or food. In addition, paper and cardboard must be kept dry. Recyclables should be placed in sealed/closed containers at the curb on your weekly scheduled trash pick-up day.
What can I recycle?
| Aluminum | beverage cans |
| Cardboard | corrugated and non-corrugated boxes |
| Mixed Paper | office paper, newspaper, cereal boxes, junk mail |
| #1 Plastics* | water, soda, juice bottles (number is usually found on bottom of container) |
| #2 Plastics* | milk jugs, detergent bottles (number is usually found on bottom of container) |
| Steel | food and soup cans without labels |
Note: Glass and Numbers 3 through 7 Plastics (ex. Plastic bags, PVC piping, Yogurt Containers, Styrofoam, Tupperware, Food Containers) are not accepted.
What containers can I use?
- Clear plastic trash bag
- Bin
- Can
Containers must:
- Be clearly marked as containing recyclables.
- Click here to download recycling bin signage
- Be less than 40 lbs. when full
- Be 48 gal. or less in volume
2021 Recycling Feasibility Study:
2021 Recycling Feasibility Study Part-1
2021 Recycling Feasibility Study Part-2
2021 Recycling Feasibility Study Part-3
Need help finding containers in your area? Call 304-348-6831.
For additional recycling resources, visit http://www.kanawharecycles.org/Default.aspx.