Guidelines for Residential Recycling
Paper
What to Recycle:
Includes:
- Computer & Copier Paper
- Stationery
- Newspaper and Magazines
- Colored Paper
- "Junk Mail"
- Catalogs
- Phone Books
- Paperback Books
- Hardback Books
(Staples, Clips, Tape, Window Envelopes OK)
How to Prepare:
Set into "Paper" Recycling Barrel, loose or in clear plastic bag.
Restrictions:
Excludes:
- Plastic-wrapped Paper
- Loose Plastics
- Food or Pizza Boxes
- Tissues and Napkins
- Paper Cups and Plates
- Carbon Paper
Cardboard
What to Recycle:
Includes:
- Flat single-layer paperboard
- Multi-layered, wavy-core corrugated cardboard
(Tape, Staples and Labels OK)
How to Prepare:
Break down flat by peeling apart corner glue seam or cutting tape. Set in or next to "Paper" Recycling Barrel or in "Cardboard" Bin.
Restrictions:
Excludes:
- Waxed Cardboard
- Plastic Liners
- Foam Peanuts
- Polystyrene End Caps
Cans & Bottles
What to Recycle:
Includes:
- Clean Aluminum Foil
- Laundry Detergent Jugs
- Juice Boxes, Milk Cartons, and Aseptic Packaging
- Cans, Bottles, Jugs and Jars made of glass, metal, or plastic # 1 through # 7
(Paper and Plastic Labels OK)
How to Prepare:
Remove and discard all lids or caps. Rinse and drain any beverage or food residue. Place into sturdy clear bags, and set in "Cans and Bottles" Recycling Barrel.
Restrictions:
Excludes:
- Caps and Lids
- Glass Mirrors
- China Plates or Cups
- Light Bulbs
- Window Pane Glass
- Laboratory Glass
- Metal items other than cans or foils
- Plastic Shopping Bags
- Films
- Non-container plastics
Contact Us
For information concerning Recycling and Solid Waste Removal, contact Rob Gogan, Supervisor of Recycling and Solid Waste Removal at 617-495-3042, or email rob_gogan at harvard dot edu
