NOTIFICATIONS:
Labor Day Week we will be working One Day Behind!
Recycling, Trash and Dumpster Guidelines
Recycling
Recyclable Plastics:
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Only recycle plastics that have a top, lid or cap.
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Empty and rinse all containers and throw away all tops, lids and caps.
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Other Accepted Recyclables:
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Aluminum and Metal Cans
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Cardboard and Mixed Paper
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ALL GLASS MUST BE SEPARATED!!
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
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All Straws
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Bubble Wrap
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Fast food containers
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Hard Plastics (Totes, 5 Gallon Buckets)
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Lids, Tops or Caps of any sort
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Medicine Bottles
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Packaging Materials
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Paper Towels/Tissues
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Plastic Bags (recycle at grocery stores)
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Plastic Clam Shell Containers
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Plastic Or Styrofoam Cups (Solo, Coffee)
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Plastic Wrap
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Pots and Pans
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Styrofoam
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Wrapping Paper
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Learn more at www.cortland-co.org
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Trash
Senior Rate:
Allows For 1 - 30 Gallon Bag OR
2 - 15 Gallon Bags Per Week!
(There may be a charge for additional bags)
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Residential Rate:
Allows for 4 - 30 Gallon Bags OR
8 - 15 Gallon Bags Per Week!
(There may be a charge for additional bags)
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ALL TRASH MUST BE BAGGED
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED:​​
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Adhesives
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Asbestos
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Batteries
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Compounds
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Electronics (Televisions, Computers, Printers)
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Freon (Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers)
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Fluorescent Bulbs
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Liquids (Gasoline, Grease, Paint, Thinners, Stain, Varnish)
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Needles/Sharps
Roll-Off Container Rules
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED:​​
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Adhesives
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Asbestos
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Batteries
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Compounds
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Electronics (Televisions, Computers, Printers)
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Freon (Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers)
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Fluorescent Bulbs
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Liquids (Gasoline, Grease, Paint, Thinners, Stain, Varnish)
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Needles/Sharps
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DO NOT THROW ANYTHING AWAY THAT IS HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT!
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METAL: MUST be on the top of the load.
(There will be an EXTRA FEE if metal is mixed throughout the load.)
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TIRES: We ONLY accept small passenger tires with a $6 fee per tire.
(NO LARGE TRUCK OR FARM EQUIPMENT TIRES)
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A MAXIMUM of 4 Ton is allowed in the container.
No more than 30 sq feet of SHINGLES are allowed in the container.
(Check weight limits for 20 - 30 yard containers)
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The container must be LEVEL FULL ONLY!
There will be an extra charge if you overload the container!
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MAKE SURE TO CLOSE AND LOCK DOOR WHEN YOU FINISH LOADING!
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ANY UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS WILL RESULT IN THE CUSTOMER PICKING UP THE ITEMS OR RETURN OF THE ITEMS WITH AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $30 OR MORE!
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