RECYCLING DECALS FOR ADDITIONAL RECYCLING CONTAINERS
We know that households come in different sizes, and they also need differently sized recycling cans. As a solution for this, we had reflective vinyl “recycling decals” printed. When a resident affixes one recycling decal, each on an opposite side of a garbage can (no more than 42 gallons in volume) of their choice, it dedicates that can as a recycling container.
Remember, with dual stream recycling we alternate the material that is picked up each week. Having two dedicated recycling cans means you will always have space to keep the paper separate from the bottles, cans and plastic.
Using lids or covers on your recycling can is required by town code. Lids keep the paper dry on snowy or rainy paper recycling days which is important. paper can develop mold and mildew which renders it unrecyclable.
Although we began our recycling program with “blue bins”, we are no longer allowing the use of low/open bins such as totes, milk crates or laundry baskets. These types of makeshift recycling containers create lifting hazards for the workers and affect the quality of paper if it rains/snows.
If you would like for recycling decals to place onto recycling cans of your choice, they are available at:
- All libraries in the Town of Huntington.
- The reception desk at Town Hall, 100 Main St., Huntington.
- We can also mail decals if it is a hardship to pick them up at any of the above locations.