Sustainability
Recycling Education
Recycling Guide
All materials should be empty, clean (removed of debris), and dry.
Mixed Paper
- Clean/Flat Cardboard
- Office Paper
- Colored/Construction Paper
- Egg cartons- cardboard
- Paper Bags
- Shoe Boxes
- Junk Mail
- Newspaper
- File Folders
- Cardstock
- Phone Books
- Cereal & Cracker Boxes (remove lining)
- Boxes
- Packaging & Shipping Boxes
Recyclable Plastics
- Plastics #1, #2, #5
- Bottles & Containers
- Beverage Bottles- Soda, Juice, Water
- Bleach and Detergent Bottles
- Buckets- Remove Metal Handles
- Plastic Flower Pots
- Food Containers- Cottage Cheese, Yogurt, Butter Tubs
- Household Cleaner Bottles- Non Hazardous
- Mouthwash Bottles
- Prescription Bottles- Must Be Empty
- Shampoo & Conditioner Bottles
- Squeezable Bottles- Honey, Mustard, Ketchup
- Take Out Food Containers- Plastic
Aluminum & Tin
- Cans
- Aluminum Foil
- Foil Trays (clean)
- Pie Pans (clean)
- Beverage and Soda Cans (empty)
- Food and Soup Cans (empty)
- Pet Food Cans (empty)
Glass
- Food Jars
- Beverage Bottles
- Wine Bottles
- Liquor/Beer Bottles
Organics
Please place all yard waste & food waste together in your green organics container. Items may not exceed 3 feet in length or 6 inches in diameter and must fit inside with the lid closed. Carts have a weight limit of 300 pounds.
Green Waste
- Garden Trimmings
- Tree Trimmings
- Grass
- Untreated Wood
- Natural Christmas Trees (Unflocked with Stand/Decorations Removed)
- Flowers
- Hay
- Landscape Vegetation
- Leaves
Food Waste
- Breads & Grains
- Pasta & Rice
- Fruits & Vegetables (Packaging Removed)
- Eggshells & Nutshells
- Coffee Grounds
- Cooked Meat / Poultry \ Fish
Soiled Paper Based Material
- Food Soiled Napkins/Paper Towels
- Paper Lining
- Tea Bags
- Coffee Filters
- Soiled Cardboard
- Pizza Boxes
Trash
Yard Waste
- Bamboo
- Pet Waste
- Pampas Grass
- Poison Oak
- Palm Fronds
- Sago Palm
- Compost or Soil Bags
- Small Yard Tools: Non-Electric or Gas Powered
Glass
- Ceramics
- Cookware Glass (Baking Pans, Pyrex, Etc.)
- Dishware Ceramic
- Eyeglasses
- Glass Art
- Mirrors
- Window Glass
Styrofoam / Polystyrene
- Cups & Plates
- Egg Cartons (Molded Foam)
- Foam Packaging
- Meat Trays (Molded Foam)
- Packing ‘Peanuts’
- Take-Out Food Containers (Styrofoam)
Other
- Soiled Foil
- Diapers
- Toys
- Rope
- Rubber
Plastic
- Plastic Bags
- Bread Bags
- Package Wrapping
- Bubble Wraps
- Ziplock Bags
- Cling Wrap
- Chip Bags
- Foil Beverage Pouches
- Credit Cards
- Gloves (Latex, Single Use & Disposable)
- Rubber Bands
- Pipe (PVC)
- Straws
- Tarps
- Toothpaste & Ointment Tubes
- Plastic Utensils
- Webbing / Mesh
- Hoses
- Twine
Paper
- Carbon Paper
- Aseptic Containers (Juice & Soup Cartons)
- Ice Cream Cartons
- Waxed Cardboard
- Padded Envelopes
- Newspaper (Dirty via Paint, Pet Waste, etc.)
- Photographs
- Paper Cups & Plates (Coated)
- Paper Towels
- Napkins
- Tissues
- Toilet Paper
- Waxed Paper
Fabrics / Textiles
- Clothes
- Cotton
- Clothing Accessories (Belts, Purses)
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Fabrics
- Polyester
- Vinyl
- Wool
- Linen
- Carpet & Rugs
- Burlap
- Leather Goods
- Rayon
- Stuffed Animals
- Diapers (Cloth & Disposable)
- Boots
- Shoes
Downloadable Resources
Harmful, Toxic, Poisonous, Combustible
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is any product that is labeled as harmful, toxic, poisonous, combustible, corrosive, flammable, or irritant.
Visit your county’s website through the links below for more information of how to dispose of these materials properly.
Types of Hazardous Waste
- Computers
- Phones
- Printers & Fax Machines
- Televisions
- Monitors
- Light Bulbs
- Mercury Devices
- Household Cleaners
- Sharps/Syringes
- Cooking Oil
- All Batteries
- Pesticides & Herbicides
- Propane Tanks
- Paint
- Medications (Unused or Expired)
- Automobile Oil / Filter
- Brake / Auto Fluids
- Antifreeze / Coolant
- Solvents
- Medical Waste
- Pool & Spa Chemicals
Sustainability Goals
Community Engagement
Considering our sustainability goals, the communities that we work with are such an important part of the overall impact we have as a company. We understand that support is very helpful when trying to understand how to have the best recycling practices. Therefore, Mid Valley Disposal has an outreach team focused on making sure everyone is in the loop on how to do their part.
Recent Trends
Outreach Overview
It is important to us to be available to the community as a way to help keep the public informed about the recent trends in recycling.
Training Sessions
We understand implementing new recycling & composting programs can be a difficult transition for some groups and companies. Which is why we offer trainings that will be specific to your operations and waste stream.
Community Events
Community events are a great opportunity for us to provide educational resources that will guide the public towards successful recycling, as well as properly disposing of other types of materials, like hazardous waste, electronics, and sharps.
Presentations
Presentations are available for any club, school, non-profit group, or organization within the communities we serve. We provide an in depth look at how our recyclables and compostables are sorted and processed from containers to the truck, and all the way through our facilities.
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