Household Recycling

Curbside recycling is offered in all cities and townships in Washington County. This is a general guideline of household items that are recyclable. Many communities accept additional materials for recycling than listed below. Contact your city, township, or waste hauler for more information.

Yes and No list for recycling right at home

Items Accepted
Items Not Accepted
Resources

Items Accepted

Items Accepted in Curbside Recycling

Empty and rinse all containers

Place items in a paper bag or directly in your recycling cart. No plastic bags.

Glass bottles and jars
Metal food and beverage cans
Plastic bottles and containers (1, 2, 5)
Cartons
Paper and cardboard

Items Not Accepted

Items Not Accepted in Curbside Recycling

Do not bag recyclables
No plastic bags or wrap
No tanglers (hoses, wires, string lights)
No shredded paper
No used PPE including disposable gowns, gloves, masks, goggles, and more

Resources

Not everything can be conveniently recycled at home. Consider these options to recycle more.

Disposal Directory: Find options for materials you can’t recycle at home
Environmental Center: Year-round drop-off facility for hazardous materials, electronics, recyclables, and organics
Event Recycling: Borrow a recycling container for small, single-day events

Still have questions? Call the Department of Public Health and Environment at 651-430-6655.