Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some easy ways to start to separate:
Keep an ALL PAPER basket handy. Aside from confidential material, all paper products can go into this receptacle. Store a a clear plastic bag until about 30 lbs. Put out for the Captain’s pick-up. Your paper will contribute to the environment rather than destroy it. No carbons. Rather it becomes another food of the compost cycle.
Separate ALL glass containers.
When collected in a small tote that becomes 30lbs, put out for the Captain’s pick – up. It will be recycled Glass is a wonderful resource for artisans and industry.
If allowed into the incineration process local garbage is assigned to, glass becomes 1) a safety hazard and 2) a wasted resource that does not belong.
Mixed recycling #’s 3, 6 & 7 are fast becoming a new recycling resource.
On your food packaging, personal care products, home renovations containers, check to see what numbers they represent. Separate these materials at the source, your own backyard, the Captain will get it where it needs to go. You are encouraged to clean and use a blue or clear bag for all mixed recycling before pick-up.
Metal and batteries do not belong in your garbage. Even screws, foil and bottle caps.
Keep a handy plastic container with a lid (margarine containers are great) put all your metal and household batteries into your container. When full, pit out with your Captain’s pick-up. These items will get recycled.