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We wish to thank you for doing your part to protect our environment. Your efforts truly do make a difference!
Please follow these guidelines when gathering and preparing your materials for curbside recycling or for drop off
at one of our many recycling centers.
Northwest Refuse • 2600 Lansing Ave. • (517) 787-3699
ACCEPTABLE MATERIAL GUIDELINES
PLEASE Save these guidelines for future reference
Cardboard & Paper Bags
Paperboard
Magazines & Catalogs
Junk Mail
Office Paper
Flatten cardboard & cut into pieces
No wax coated cardboard
No wax coated paperboard
All types & sizes
Envelopes, flyers, brochures,
postcards ect.
All types and sixes
Phone Books
Newspaper
*Glass
*Plastic Bags
*Steel & Tin Cans
All types and sizes
Remove bags, strings
and rubber bands
Clear glass jars and bottles only.
Most retail and grocery bags
Empty cans only
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*Plastic Jugs/Bottles
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Please Call : 517-787-3699 for more information on our services.
* PLEASE RINSE/CLEAN CONTAINERS BEFORE PUTTING INTO RECYCLING BIN.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
* Contact our office for information on recycling these items.
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Paper Milk or Juice Cartons
(Wax Coated)
* Styrofoam Containers/Packing
Garbage
Propane Tanks
* Paint Cans
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Medical Waste (Syringes/Needels)
2˜ * Concrete
Household Batteries
2˜ Garden Hose/Rubber
Flammable Liquids
2˜ * Tires
Household Cleaners
Chemicals (Dry or Liquid) Please help protect our workers...
WE DO NOT ACCEPT
* Wood Items
SYRINGES OR NEEDLES