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Recycling Washington DC -The DPW gathers recyclables on a weekly basis from individual homes and apartments with three or less living units. To simplify the process, the DPW provides “combined” recycling where all recyclable materials can be placed together in a single container. For commercial properties in the District, it is mandatory for apartment buildings with four or more units, mixed-use residential/commercial buildings, and commercial properties to have their own recycling collection services. To gain a better understanding of the recycling requirements for commercial properties, you can refer to this link: https://zerowaste.dc.gov/node/1269576. DC’s single stream recycling no longer accepts plastic bags, wraps, and film in any color, size, or shape. Click here to find out more. Paper and paperboard products are depicted in the image above. These include a variety of items such as paper bags, boxes, and packaging materials. Plastic and metal items can be recycled according to the images below: To find a complete inventory of items that can be recycled in the District, please consult this list. It is important for recyclables to be both clean and empty. Do not put them in bags; instead, place them loosely in the bin. Be sure to also flatten any cardboard boxes before recycling. Items such as plastic bags, clothing, tanglers (such as cables and cords), electronics, and batteries should not be included in the recycling bin. To find out which items are not suitable for recycling but can be disposed of in the garbage bin, please refer to the following link. There are certain materials that are not suitable for either the recycling or trash bin. To understand the correct method of disposing special waste, kindly click here.Residents Recycling Washington DC
How Can I Recycle Items at Home?
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(all materials must be washed and free of contents)
*Excludes Facial TissuesSynthetic Polymer Material
(all objects must be free of any residue or contents)
Plastic Bags are not allowed_
_Foam or Polystyrene is prohibited
Steps for Preparing Recyclables
Recyclables should not be bagged.What Items Are Not Acceptable for Recycling?
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