Recycling Guidelines
Recycling: Simple as 1-2-3
(Recycling Simplified: Recycle Smarter with Republic Services)
Know what to throw
Cardboard, paper, metal cans, plastic bottles and jugs.
Empty. Clean. Dry.™
Keep all recyclables free of food and liquid.
Don’t bag it
Never put recyclables in containers or bags.
Paper & Cardboard
Flattened cardboard, newspapers, magazines, office paper and common mail.
Metal Cans
Beverage and food cans.
Plastic Bottles & Jugs
Food and liquid containers with the lids on.
The following items CAN NOT be recycled and should go in your regular trash container:
Chairs, gas tanks, batteries, wood, lawn mowers, light bulbs, doors, lawn furniture, children’s unwanted toys, swimming pool liners, windows, beds, microwaves, swing sets, flower pots, paper products, plastic bags, styrofoam, food, drywall, plumbing.
FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE PRODUCTS PLEASE CONTACT THE SUMMIT/AKRON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AT: 330-374-0383