Recycling
HOW TO REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE EFFECTIVELY
ACCEPTABLE Items for Recycling
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Recycle all food and beverage containers that are clear and colored glass. Please rinse. There is no need to remove labels.
- Newspapers
- Recycle newspapers and everything that is delivered with them, including inserts, coupons, etc.
- Cardboard
- Clean, dry, broken down, bundled neatly, and must fit in receptacle
- Cans
- Recycle food and beverage aluminum and steel cans
- Cartons
- Milk cartons, juice boxes, soup, broth, and wine cartons
- Plastic Containers
- Recycle all plastic containers marked with a 1 through 7
UNACCEPTABLE Items for Recycling
- Plastic bags
- Newspaper delivery bags
- Styrofoam
- Ceramics
- Light bulbs
- Window glass
- Mirrors
- Wax paper
- Food-soiled paper
- Plastic flower pots
- Clear dome covers from take-out food
- Microwaveable food trays
- No oil containers (motor, butter, cooking)
Curbside Recycling
- Waste Management Trash Service collects recyclables for the Town of Speedway residents.
- Recyclables are picked every other week, depending on the Zone in which you live.
- Please set out your containers by 7:00 am on your collection day.
- Recyclable material must be LOOSE in the container
- Do NOT bag recycle materials
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Both trash and recycler toters should be placed at least 3 feet from other objects for service
- (i.e. 3 ft. from mailboxes, telephone poles, cars, other toters, etc.).
Reduce and Reuse
- Reuse grocery bags in your home or at the store
- Use cloth napkins
- Use laundry detergent bottles, water bottles, or cans as scoops
- Use newspapers, magazines, etc., for children’s arts and crafts
- Take magazines to shelters or libraries
- Take a reusable mug to the coffee shop
Avoid Wasteful Packaging
- Avoid packages containing multiple, individually packed items
- Avoid single-serving convenience food items like soups and snack packs
- Avoid disposables
- Use multi-use products like rechargeable batteries
- Buy in bulk to save on time, money, and packaging
Questions
For recycling questions or service concerns, contact Waste Management Trash Service at 317-539-2024, customerserviceRS_GLA@wm.com, or visit their website