Recyclables & Where They Go

This information will assist you with handling and disposing of hazardous wastes and aid you in recycling materials typically found in and around your home.


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Make Sure Recyclables Are Empty, Clean, and Dry

  1. Antifreeze
  2. Aluminum
  3. Appliances
  4. Batteries
  5. Cardboard
  6. Cell Phones
  7. Electronics
  8. Fluorescent Bulbs
  9. Fuel
  10. Glass
  11. Medication
  12. Motor Oil
  13. Paper
  14. Paint Products
  15. Plastics PETE#1 & HDPE#2
  16. Plastic Bags & Plastic Wrap
  17. Scrap Metal
  18. Sharps
  19. Styrofoam & Packaging Material
  20. Tin
  21. Tires
  22. Vehicles
  23. Waste Pesticide

Antifreeze, Gasoline, Diesel, Motor Oil, Brake Fluid, Transmission Fluid and Windshield Wiper Solution are all hazardous materials and should be disposed of as household hazardous waste. Antifreeze is toxic and must be stored in a closed container at all times. 

How to Recycle:

Carefully pour the used antifreeze into a clean, plastic jug with a screw-top lid. Secure lid on tightly. DO NOT mix motor oil or antifreeze with any other material (no water, brake fluid, solvents).                                                    

Contaminated Antifreeze & Uncontaminated Antifreeze should be secured in a jug & taken to a Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. See here for more details on the next Hazardous Waste Event.

Pictures below to help identify the correct material to be recycled.

Antifreeze