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Recycling in Your Community

Click to find out the contact information and materials accepted in your town or city's recycling program. The document is updated every two years. Similar information may also be available in the back of your local telephone book.

Residents Recycle!

 

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Click to find out what happens to your recyclables

Click to learn what your recyclables become

Click to learn where your garbage goes

Click to learn how long litter takes to break down

Click to learn why you should buy items with recycled content

Learn about recycling your electronics

Click to learn how to compost at home

Click to learn about hazardous waste

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