WHAT TO RECYCLE?

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Please be sure to that the container(s) that you set out are sturdy and secured to prevent tipping, spilling, and blowing of recyclable materials. Collection agents are not responsible for gathering spilled or wind-blown materials.

The more you recycle, the less trash you have to put into the PAYT bags, and the more money you’ll save.

The following lists those items that may be placed in the red recycling container or a container (up to 32 gallons) bearing the red “Sanford Recycles” sticker. Free stickers are available at the Transfer Station, Public Works Office, or the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. Recycling may be loose within the designated containers. Remember, the more you recycle, the more you save, because recycling is free in the City of Sanford.

For a full list of accepted recyclable material, please visit ecomaine.

In the Plastic category, the following is accepted:

Water bottles
Milk jugs
Detergent bottles
All rigid containers marked #1-#7 except Styrofoam

In the Glass and Metal category, the following is accepted:

Glass bottles and jars (any color, but please, no ceramics, window glass, light bulbs, or Pyrex)
Steel, tin, and aluminum cans
Aerosol cans (empty)
Clean aluminum pie plates, trays, and foil
Pots and pans

In the Paper category, the following is accepted:

Newspapers
Fliers, junk mail
Magazines
Catalogs and mail
Paper bags
Office paper
File folders
Wrapping paper
Phone books
Hardcover books
Milk cartons
Juice cartons
Drink boxes
Cardboard boxes
Cereal boxes
Gift boxes
Pizza boxes (clean only)

Additional questions about what can be recycled? Visit ecomaine’s Recyclopedia!

More Information

For more information, please contact Sanford DPW

Sanford Public Works is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30am to 4:30pm.

CONTACT >

Department of Public Works
156 School Street
Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-9135
www.sanfordmaine.org