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What goes in the PGCPS recycling bin?

 Clean Paper
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  • All Paper Types and Colors (NO Glitter or Plastic)         
  • NO Textbooks - Contact the Warehouse
  • NO Tissues, Napkins, or Food Soiled Paper 
  • NO Laminated or Wax Coated Paper
  • Place shredded paper in a paper bag or clear plastic bag.

 Cartons and Cardboard

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  • Empty All Containers                     
  • Flatten Cardboard Boxes
  • NO Food or Food-soiled Paper        
  • NO Straws

 

 Plastic Containers

        Empty plastic containers with #1, 2, 3, 5, or 7

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  • NO FOOD - Empty All Containers 
  • Plastic Bottles, Cups, Bowls, Jars, Tubs and Trays with #1, 2, 3, 5, or 7
  • Caps and Lids 
  • NO #6 Plastics
  • Remove Paper and Plastic Film Lids

 

 Metal Containers and Foil
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  • Empty Metal Food Containers and Lids
  • NO Food
  • Clean Aluminum Foil
  • Clean Aluminum Pans

 

 Glass Bottles & Jars
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  • Empty Glass Bottles and Jars (any color) and Lids
  • NO Broken Glass

Do Not Place These Items In PGCPS Recycling Bins:

Red X Image.png NO Food or Food Soiled Paper
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Red X Image.png NO Snack Packaging
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NO Chip Bags, Candy and Cookie Wrappers, Granola and Energy Bar Wrappers, Etc.

Red X Image.png NO Plastic Bags or Plastic Film
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DO NOT BAG RECYCLABLES, items should be loose in school recycling dumpsters. Plastic bags harm Recycling Facility machinery. Recycle grocery bags at store drop-offs.
Plastic Bag Recycling Postcard
Plastic Bag FAQ's Flyer 

Red X Image.png NO Plastic Straws or Utensils
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Our Recycling Facility does not accept these items. Learn about the County Plastic Straw Ban.

 

Red X Image.png NO Napkins or Tissues
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Red X Image.png NO #6 Plastics
Foam
Our recycling facility does not accept #6 plastic, including foam.  Learn about PGC Foam Free and the MD Foam Ban.

Red X Image.png NO Drink or Food Pouches
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Red X Image.png NO Sauce or Condiment Packets
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Red X Image.png NO Toner Tubes or Ink Cartridges
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Use pre-paid labels to return for recycling.  Print a poster to display in the collection area.

 

Red X Image.png NO Paper Cups
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Red X Image.png NO Textbooks, Electronics, Furniture, or Bulky Items
Contact the Warehouse to pick up: textbooks, furniture, electronics and accessories, scrap metal, wooden pallets and bulky items.

Red X Image.png NO Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Product.jpgNO Hazardous materials including broken glass, chemicals, light bulbs, and batteries.

Additional Resources

Recycling Quiz

Test your recycling knowledge! Can you guess the right answer?

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What Goes In My Recycling Bin? Review Activity

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Recycling Lessons, Activities and Resources

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Recycling Supplies

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Recycling Administrative Procedures

Recycling requirements for all schools and facilities.

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Recycling News

Subscribe to the recycling program newsletter and announcements.

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Ink Cartridge and Toner Tube Recycling

Find out how to recycle ink cartridges and Toner Tubes.

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Warehouse Recycling

Request a pick up of textbooks, furniture, electronics and bulky items.

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Questions? Contact us!

Building Services
13300 Old Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772

301-952-6544 | Recycling.Program@pgcps.org

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