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      Possum Creek Skatepark
      Action Required by Brittany Dransfield

       
      Brown Clipper by Dana Moser

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      Redefining Livability Through Form, Function and Place


      New Developments are Coming to Gainesville

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What Can Be Recycled

Blue Recycle Bin: CONTAINERS

blue recycle bin with recyclables inside 

All bottles, cans, and cartons must be empty and clean of food residue

Glass Bottles, Jugs & Jars

Metal Cans (Steel & Aluminum)

Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Jars & Tubs

Cartons (Tetra Pak & Gable Top)

Orange Recycle Bin: PAPERS

  orange recycle bin with recyclables inside

Remove all plastic bags and plastic wrap from papers

Cardboard Boxes

Paperboard

Newspapers, Magazines & Phone Books

Office Paper, Junk Mail & Paper Bags

Materials NOT Accepted for Recycling

What materials are NOT accepted for recycling?

Contact Us

(352) 334-2330

waste@cityofgainesville.org

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Materials Accepted for Recycling

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QUICK PRINT LIST OF RECYCLABLES

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