Holiday weeks, including the weeks following Christmas, are extra busy at Rumpke’s recycling centers. Their recycling centers will see a 20 to 30 percent increase in the amount of material collected and processed. But remember, not everything St. Nick places under your tree is recyclable. Please take a moment to review our naughty and nice recycling list before tossing an item into your recycling container.
Naughty
Ribbons
Tissue paper
Foil wrapping paper
Lithium batteries
Plastic bags
Plastic packaging
Plastic toys
Whipped topping and butter tubs
Aluminum pie and roasting pans
Christmas lights
VHS tapes
Nice
Wrapping paper (not foil)
Gift boxes
Gift bags (not foil)
Wrapping paper rolls (cardboard)
Cardboard boxes
Christmas cards and envelopes
Newspapers and sales ads
Junk mail
Clean pizza boxes
Paperboard (like cracker boxes)
Plastic bottles and jugs
Aluminum and steel food and drink cans
Glass bottles and jars
Recycle it or Trash it?
For a complete list of what you can recycle in visit:
www.DublinOhioUSA.gov/services/recycling-collection
Lithium batteries are a fire risk at Rumpke recycling facilities and in Rumpke trucks. They should always be disposed of at a household hazardous waste facility or event. SWACO.org has information on HHW collection.
Recycle your e-waste at the Dublin Service Center, 6555 Shier-Rings Rd:
www.DublinOhioUSA.gov/liv
