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What can I recycle?
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There are two main categories for Residential Waste recyclables in Leon County:
Paper
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Containers
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Newspapers
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Magazines
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Plastic Bottles and Jugs less than 3 gallons
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Plastic household containers (butter tubs, yogurt cups)
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Cardboard (flatten)
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Paper Bags
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Glass jars & bottles
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Clear produce "clam shell" containers
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Paper Board
(cereal, cracker boxes, etc.)
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White & Colored Paper
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Aluminum & Steel Cans
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Soda/Beer Cans
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HOW should I recycle? - Recycling Do's & Don'ts
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DON'T
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Do make sure you rinse your bottles and containers.
You can leave on the labels. Caps and lids are okay.
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Don't put contaminated paper in your recycling
Soiled items such as pizza boxes, napkins, or soiled frozen food boxes are not recyclable.
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Do use paper bags to separate paper from containers.
Put all magazines, papers, and paperboard together in one bag.
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Don't use plastic bags in your recycling bin.
Plastic bags are not accepted curbside and will not be picked up.
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Do break down your Cardboard Boxes
Lay flattened cardboard (no larger than 3 feet X 3 feet) on top of your recycle bin for pick-up.
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Don't put out boxes larger than 3 feet X 3 feet
Please bring large cardboard boxes to the Solid Waste Facility or to any rural waste collection center.
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WHY can't I recycle____?
Although many materials are recyclable, Leon County cannot recycle them because there are no markets for the products at this time. Here are some common examples of materials that cannot be recycled in Leon County.
- Plastic Bags - Leon County does not accept plastic bags; however, some retailers such as Publix or Walmart will accept and recycle plastic bags.
- Styrofoam™ food and beverage containers - Leon County does not accept Styrofoam food trays or foam cups/containers. However, Publix will accept and recycle Styrofoam™ egg cartons and trays. Businesses and residents can bring clean, packaging EPS (Styrofoam™) to the Solid Waste Facility for recycling. Call Cyndy Brantley, 606-1823, for more information.
- Food Boxes - Heavily coated papers, such as juice boxes or paper milk cartons, are not recyclable.
- Corningware or Ceramics - Leon County is only able to recycle clear, green and brown glass jars or bottles.
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WHERE can I recycle?
There are four Rural Waste Collection Centers where Leon County residents can bring their recycling. Click on the link for hours of operation.
Leon County residents can also bring their recycling to the recycling center at the Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility. Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Residents living in unincorporated Leon County can subscribe with Waste Management, Inc. for curbside garbage collection. Recycling bins and pick-up is included. Call 574-3000 to subscribe.
Click here for a list of recycling drop-off containers around the city and county.
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Home Recycling - Residential recycling pick-up is the same day as your garbage-pick up day in unincorporated Leon county (contact the City of Tallahassee, 891-4YOU or www.talgov.com, for city schedule). Don't forget to set out your green recycling bins at the curb with your garbage cart. If you live outside the city limits and would like to subscribe to curbside pickup, contact Waste Management at (850) 574-3000.
RuralCollection Centers - Ft. Braden, Woodville & Miccosukee Rural Collection Centers are open from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, five days a week, closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. Blount Rural Collection Center is open Saturdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Tuesday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Apalachee Parkway Recycling Center - Residents can drop off their recycling at the Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility (7550 Apalachee Parkway) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
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