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What materials are ACCEPTED for recycling in the Gainesville program? What materials are NOT ACCEPTED for recycling in the Gainesville program? Why can’t I just put items in my recycle bin and hope for the best? Can I put my recyclables in plastic bags? Should I take off lids and caps before recycling containers? How clean do my bottles and cans need to be for recycling? Is aluminum foil recyclable? Are packaging materials recyclable? Are drink pouches recyclable? Can I recycle appliances and electronics? Are batteries and light bulbs accepted curbside?
Are all plastics with a recycling symbol on it recyclable? Can I recycle plastic clamshells, egg cartons, and deli containers? Are plastic microwavable trays recyclable? Is Styrofoam® or other foam materials recyclable? Are empty plastic prescription vials recyclable? Is there a size limit on plastic containers that can be recycled, like the jumbo-sized cat litter jugs? Are plastic grocery bags recyclable in my bins at home?
Can I recycle shredded paper? How can I recycle big boxes or large amounts of cardboard boxes? Are pizza boxes recyclable? Are pasteboard boxes with plastic film or plastic windows recyclable? Can I recycle boxes with tape or labels on them?
How do I get replacement recycle bins? What do I do with my recycle bins when moving out? What day is my recycling picked up? Who picks up my recycling, and where does it go?
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