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
  • 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  


Recycling Guidelines