What belongs in each container?

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GARBAGERECYCABLESORGANICSHAZARDOUS WASTE
6-pack rings (please cut) - GARBAGEaerosol cans (empty) - RECYCLABLESbones - ORGANICSbatteries - HAZARDOUS WASTE
ash, fireplace & BBQ (damp, cold and contained) - GARBAGEaluminum cans - RECYCLABLESbread - ORGANICScamp stove fuel tanks -HAZARDOUS WASTE
binders (plastic) - GARBAGEaluminum foil - RECYCLABLEScactus - ORGANICSCFL lightbulbs - HAZARDOUS WASTE
bubble wrap - GARBAGEaluminum pans - RECYCLABLEScereal - ORGANICScleaning products (toxic) - HAZARDOUS WASTE
candles - GARBAGEaseptic containers - RECYCLABLEScheese - ORGANICScomputer hard drives/peripherals - HAZARDOUS WASTE
carbon paper - GARBAGEbleach bottles (empty) - RECYCLABLESchopsticks (wooden) - ORGANICScomputer monitors - HAZARDOUS WASTE
cds - GARBAGEboxes (shipping) - RECYCLABLEScoffee cups (paper only - not plastic lined) - ORGANICSelectronics - HAZARDOUS WASTE
cello wrap around flower bouquets - GARBAGEcans, food (bi-metal/tin) - RECYCLABLEScoffee grounds - ORGANICSe-waste - HAZARDOUS WASTE
ceramics (including tile) - GARBAGEcarbonless paper - RECYCLABLEScoffee filters (paper) - ORGANICSfax machines - HAZARDOUS WASTE
chewing gum - GARBAGEcardboard (flatten/cut large or multiple boxes) - RECYCLABLESdairy products - ORGANICSfertilizers - HAZARDOUS WASTE
cosmetics containers with residue - GARBAGEcatalogs - RECYCLABLESeggs & egg shells - ORGANICSfluorescent lightblubs - HAZARDOUS WASTE
cotton balls (soiled) - GARBAGEcereal boxes - RECYCLABLESfacial tissue - ORGANICSlancets - HAZARDOUS WASTE
computer diskettes - GARBAGEcomputer paper - RECYCLABLESflowers - ORGANICSlye - HAZARDOUS WASTE
deodorant casing - GARBAGEcookie sheets - RECYCLABLESfood-soiled paper (paper plates, towels, napkins) - ORGANICSmedications - HAZARDOUS WASTE
diapers - GARBAGEdetergent bottles - RECYCLABLESfruit, peels, pits, & rinds - ORGANICSneedles - HAZARDOUS WASTE
feminine products - GARBAGEjuice bottles - RECYCLABLESgrains - ORGANICSpaint - HAZARDOUS WASTE
foam (all types) - GARBAGEdrink boxes (juice) - RECYCLABLESgrass cuttings - ORGANICSpaint remover - HAZARDOUS WASTE
glass cups & glasses - GARBAGEegg cartons (paper) - RECYCLABLEShouseplants - ORGANICSpesticides - HAZARDOUS WASTE
hangers (dry cleaners will take back hangers) - GARBAGEenvelopes with metal clasps - RECYCLABLESice cream sticks (wooden) - ORGANICSphoto chemicals - HAZARDOUS WASTE
hose (garden or rubber - GARBAGEfrozen food boxes - RECYCLABLESleaves - ORGANICSpoisons - HAZARDOUS WASTE
ice cream wrappers (plastic) - GARBAGEfruit baskets (plastic, and if labeled 1-7) - RECYCLABLESmeat - ORGANICSpool chemicals - HAZARDOUS WASTE
laminated items - GARBAGEglass bottles & jars only - RECYCLABLESnewspaper (food-soiled) - ORGANICSpressurized tanks - HAZARDOUS WASTE
light bulbs (no fluorescent) - GARBAGEgrocery bags (paper) - RECYCLABLESpaper take-out cartons without metal handles - ORGANICSprinters - HAZARDOUS WASTE
metal cable wire - GARBAGEhardbound books - RECYCLABLESpasta - ORGANICSsmoke detectors - HAZARDOUS WASTE
metallic wrapping paper - GARBAGEice cream cartons (rinsed) - RECYCLABLESpizza boxes (leftover pizza) - ORGANICStelevision (tv) - HAZARDOUS WASTE
mirrors - GARBAGEjunk mail - RECYCLABLESprunings - ORGANICSthermometers - HAZARDOUS WASTE
nails - GARBAGEmagazines - RECYCLABLESrice & other grains - ORGANICSvarnish - HAZARDOUS WASTE
nylon - GARBAGEmilk cartons (paper, rinsed) - RECYCLABLESsawdust - ORGANICS
packing peanuts (to take to shipping stores) - GARBAGEnewspapers (including inserts) - RECYCLABLESshrubs - ORGANICS
paper clips - GARBAGEpaint cans (empty latex) - RECYCLABLEStea bags/tea bag with staples - ORGANICS
paper used for cleaning (soiled) - GARBAGEpaper (adhesive/post-its) - RECYCLABLEStree twigs and branches up to 6" in diameter - ORGANICS
pencils with erasers - GARBAGEpaper packaging with remnant tape - RECYCLABLEStrees (holiday, unflocked) - ORGANICS
pens (ink) - GARBAGEpaper towel & toilet paper tubes - RECYCLABLESvegetables, peels, pits, & rinds - ORGANICS
pet feces - GARBAGEphone books - RECYCLABLESwaxed cardboard - ORGANICS
plants (plastic) - GARBAGEplastics labeled 1-7 - RECYCLABLESwaxed paper (food-soiled) - ORGANICS
plastic bags (can also be taken back to grocery stores) - GARBAGEpots & pans - RECYCLABLESwaxed paper containers/cups - ORGANICS
plastics (unmarked or not marked with a 1-7) - GARBAGEsalad dressing bottles - RECYCLABLESweeds - ORGANICS
plastic film - GARBAGEscrap metal - RECYCLABLESwine corks - ORGANICS
plastic wrap - GARBAGEshampoo bottles - RECYCLABLESwood (uncoated, untreated) - ORGANICS
polystryrene - GARBAGEshoe boxes - RECYCLABLESyard waste - ORGANICS
Q-tips ® (with paper wooden wand) - GARBAGEsoft drink bottles - RECYCLABLES
Q-tips ® (with plastic wand) - GARBAGEsoup boxes - RECYCLABLES
records/tapes & CDs - GARBAGEsoy milk boxes - RECYCLABLES
report covers (plastic) - GARBAGEtub-type containers such as those used for yogurt, cottage cheese, and margarine if labeled 1-7 - RECYCLABLES
rubber bands - GARBAGEwater jugs - RECYCLABLES
rubber stamps - GARBAGETetrapak ® shelf stable containers (milk alternatives, soup, juice, broth, etc.) - RECYCLABLES
rubber/neoprene - GARBAGE
rugs/mats - GARBAGE
sponges - GARBAGE
straws/stir sticks (plastic) - GARBAGE
stuffed animals/toys (unwanted or can't be donated) - GARBAGE
Styrofoam ® - GARBAGE
tape: duct/masking/scotch - GARBAGE
tempered glass (corning ware, pyrex) - GARBAGE
textiles - GARBAGE
toothpaste tubes - GARBAGE
transparencies/microfilm/negatives (acetate) - GARBAGE
utensils (plastic) - GARBAGE
vacuum bags - GARBAGE
window glass - GARBAGE
wood (treated) - GARBAGE