Recycling Bins Available from the NLNA!

Nov 13

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They're Still Available!*

Large, 32-gallon blue bins with lids that will hold all your recycling and keep it from blowing around on trash day.

*While the Community Center is closed, please email Lara Kelly at trash@nlna.org or call 215-627-6562 to arrange a pickup.

Suggested donation of $20, sliding scale, no one turned away.

Generously supported by the Penn Treaty SSD.

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FIRST: What to Keep OUT of the Bin

These materials have little or no value as raw materials, damage recycling equipment, and can even injure workers. Please leave them out!

PLASTIC BAGS
Styrofoam
Disposable Plates, Cups, and Takeout Containers
Greasy or Food --soiled paper & cardboard
Tissues, Paper Towels, Napkins, Wrapping Paper
Light Bulbs
Cassette Tapes (VHS and audio)
Garden Hoses
Needles and Syringes (Seal in plastic container and dispose with your regular trash.)
Propane Tanks
Pots & Pans

Recycling Reminder…NO Plastic Bags!

SECOND: What You CAN Recycle

PLASTICS: * Emptied and Rinsed, lids & caps ok• Food Containers• All Bottles & Jars• Detergent & Shampoo Bottles• Pump & Spray Bottles

PAPER:* Remove from plastic sleeves/bags• Newspapers• Magazines, Brochures• Junk Mail, Envelopes• Scrap Paper• Paper Bags• Paperback Books

CARTONS:* Emptied and rinsed• Milk & Juice• Wine • Soups

METALS:* Emptied and rinsed, lids & caps Ok• Aluminum, Steel & Tin Cans• Empty Paint & Aerosol Cans• Aluminum Baking Dishes• Clean Aluminum Foil

GLASS: * Emptied and rinsed, lids & caps ok• All Bottles & Jars

CARDBOARD:* Remove shipping/packing materials• Corrugated Cardboard Boxes• Clean Pizza Boxes• Paper Towel Rolls• Egg Cartons• Dry Food & Shipping Boxes

THIRD: Do The BEST You Can!

See Also: the NLNA Recycling Page

And Also: this Philadelphia Magazine Article

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