Preparing your recycling for collection in Salisbury is easy! Just remember a few simple tips:
- No bagging your recyclables – keep them loose in the cart.
- Empty and rinse containers to ensure no food or liquid remains.
- Screw caps back onto plastic bottles before tossing them in.
- Break down cardboard boxes to save space.
- Remove plastic film from any recyclable materials.
Following these steps helps keep the recycling process smooth and efficient.
Recyclable:
- Mixed paper, junk mail, newspapers and magazines
- Cardboard
- and jugs #1,2,5
- Aluminum, steel and tin cans
Not Recyclable:
- Glass - take to Rowan County Recycling Center
- Plastic bags and plasti film
- Styrofoam
- Plastic hangers
How to place your trash and recycling bins:
Place your bin at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your collection day. The bins must face the road and have 3 feet of clearance on either side. All items must be fully inside the bin and the lid must be closed. Happy recycling!