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• Householdgarbageincludingfoodscraps
• Soiledpizzaboxes• Toysandcups• Blackbagsorstyrofoam• Windowandautoglass,lightbulbs,mirrors,
glasscookwareandceramics• Medicalwasteandpharmaceuticals• Yardandplantdebris• Gascylinders,tanks,buildingdebris,sheet
rock,flammablesandsmallappliances• Electronicitemsincludingcomputers,TVs
andmonitors**• Hazardouswasteincludingmotoroil,paint,
pesticidesandhouseholdcleansers**
Participation may vary by city.To find out if your municipality is participating in the “All-In-One” recycling program, contact your city directly. ** Visit www.broward.org/recycling for more information on the proper disposal of these items.
With the “All-in-One” system, recycling is easier than ever! Instead of sorting recyclables into separate
containers, you can place paper, metal containers, plastic and glass bottles
into the same cart!
Call954-765-4999orvisitbroward.org/recycling
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recycle@broward.org
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250 copies of this public document were promulgated at a gross cost of $140.00
and $0.56 per copy to increase recycling in Broward County.
1. Establish a recycling program that collects the following items:• Plasticbottlesandcontainers• Aluminumandsteelfoodandbeverage
containers• Newspapers,magazinesandcardboard• Glassfoodandbeveragecontainers
2. Arrange to have your recyclables picked up by a permitted hauler.• Talktoyourcurrentwastehauler.Many
offerrecyclingservices.• ContactyourcityortheCountytoassist
withdeterminingyourserviceprovideroptions.
• Ifyouchooseyourexistingwastehauler,checktoseeifyoucanreduceyourlevelofwasteservice(eitherthesizeofyourcurrentwastecontainerorfrequencyofpick-up)tohelpoffsetthecostofimplementingarecyclingprogram.
3. Work with us to design a recycling program that fits your property’s needs.• Identifythetypesofcollection
containersyou’llneed,howmanyandwhereyoushouldplacethem.
• Designasystemforcollectingrecyclablesandmovingthemtoacentrallocationforhauling.
• Educateresidentsonyournewprogramandthebenefitsofrecycling.
• Appointacapableandenthusiasticpersonasyourrecyclingcoordinator.
Single-streamrecycling wasdeveloped to make itmore convenient foryou to recycle by placingall recyclables together.Please do not mixgarbage with recyclables. This can ruin the whole load. Help ensure that yourcommunity is recyclingright. If contamination isa consistent issue in yourcommunity, please callyour city’s recycling coordinator.
Keep an eyeon contamination
Items That Can Be Mixed Together
Newspapers, inserts, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, office paper, soft-covered books, file folders, soda cartons and crushed boxes from items such as cereal, tissues, rice and pasta
Aluminum and steel food and beverage containers
Flattened cardboard from non-soiled items such as shipping boxes
Milk and juice cartons and drink boxes
Glass food and beverage containersPlastic bottles with neck
narrower than body such
Broward County Solid Waste and Recycling Services has introduced a new and convenient way to increase recycling in your community. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
as soda bottles, milk, water, detergent and shampoo bottles (without caps or lids)
*2012 EPA Statistics