INSTRUCTIONS
Items such as string lights, garland, garden hoses, ropes, chains, plastic bags, and electrical cords become tangled around recycling facility equipment, causing expensive machinery breakdowns and putting workers in danger. These items should NOT be placed in the recycling bin under any circumstances.
Help keep workers safe and recyclables valuable by keeping tanglers out of the recycling bin!
OTHER OPTIONS
Chains: see SCRAP METAL
Clothing/belts: see TEXTILES
Ropes/ribbons/bows: see CRAFT MATERIALS
Plastic bags: see FILM PLASTICS
If your items are in good condition try donating them to a reuse organization or share on your social media pages to give away.
Contact: UCRRA at (845) 336-0600