Recycling

Recycling Pickup is the same day as our trash service; currently every Thursday.
The 18 gallon bin provided is the property of GLWS. If you need a tub, or if you are moving, please call the above number.
Place plastic, glass, and metal recyclables in the bin. Newspaper should be placed in a paper grocery bag next to the bin.

Plastic:

Accepted: Clear & Opaque plastic bottles, must be labeled with a #1 or #2 on the bottom

Examples: Soda Bottles, Milk Jugs, Water Bottles, Detergent Bottles, Bleach Bottles

To Prepare: Remove & discard caps and rings, rinse and flatten if possible

Not Accepted: Motor Oil, Plastic Bags, Styrofoam

Glass:

Accepted: Clear, Brown, and Green Bottles and Jars Only

Examples: Food Jars, Juice Bottles, Soda Bottles

To Prepare: Remove & discard caps and rings, rinse. No need to remove labels

Not Accepted: Window Glass, Light Bulbs, Drinking Glasses, Ceramics

Metal:

Accepted: Tin & Aluminum Cans, Aluminum Foil

Examples: Food & Beverage Cans, Pie Tins, and Food Trays

To Prepare: Remove & discard Labels, rinse, and flatten if possible

Not Accepted: Large Metal Objects, Foil with Food Residue

Paper:

Accepted: Newspaper and all Inserts

Examples: Newsprint, Coupons, Glossy Advertisements

To Prepare: Place at the curb with the recycling bin with paper placed in a paper grocery bag

Not Accepted: Junk Mail, Office Paper, Newspapers in Plastic Bags

Compost Guidelines:

Compost items include: grass clippings, leaves, shrub and tree branches.
Compost must be placed in craft paper bags or in a clearly marked container (compost container stickers are available from GLWS). Paper Craft Bags may be purchased at stores like Home Depot and Acco Hardware.
No compost is to be mixed with household trash.
Brush, such as tree branches, must be tied in bundles which are no longer than 4 feet in length.
No compost container should exceed 80 pounds in weight.