Items Accepted at Public Bins

Here is what is accepted in the Licking County Recycling drop off bins. Note: as of late August 2023, we are now accepting cups (plastic, paper, and aluminum)!  Frequently Asked Questions about cups are listed below.

CUPS: As of late August 2023, we are now accepting CUPS in our recycling program!  Most disposable cups you might receive from a fast food restaurant, convenience store, or gas station are the types of cups that can be recycled.  We accept plastic cups (with plastic lids, keep the lid on), paper cups (please put any plastic lids and straws in the trash), and aluminum cups.  PLEASE NOTE:  all straws go in the trash!  ALSO: Foam cups and "party cups" with the #6 on them are not accepted.  Glass, ceramic, metal, or plastic cups that you might use at home on a regular basis cannot be recycled.  When those have reached the end of their lives, please put them in the trash.  

PLASTIC BOTTLES, JUGS, AND TUBS:  Plastic bottles and containers that have a neck on them or that have a base wider than its top (no matter what the number of plastic it is) are accepted. Plastic lids are acceptable. Tubs from food products are also accepted.  (These include tubs and lids from items like sour cream, cottage cheese, or fruit cups.)  Please empty and rinse all your plastics, and put the lids back onto the containers.  (Do not put loose lids in the recycling bins.) Please NO plastic cutlery, plastic bags or sheeting, or other plastic that is not a bottle, jug, or tub. 

GLASS:  Glass bottles and jars of all colors are accepted. Please empty and rinse glass, and remove metal lids to recycle separately. Please NO window glass, glass cups, or light bulbs.

CARTONS:  Cartons and juice box containers are accepted. Please empty and rinse, and crush all your cartons.  Remove plastic lids and straws and put them in the trash.

METAL CANS:  Aluminum, steel, and tin cans are accepted. Please empty and rinse your cans. Cans that are accepted include aluminum beverage cans, steel food cans, and even aerosol containers (please remove and dispose of plastic spray piece and lid).  Metal lids can be placed loose in the recycling bin, as magnets or repelling eddy currents will capture them during the separating process.

PAPER PRODUCTS AND CARDBOARD: Paper including computer or notebook paper, inserts, mail, magazines/catalogs, phone books, paperboard (cereal or pasta boxes, beverage cases, etc.) and cardboard is accepted.  Please break down and flatten cardboard to save space in the bins.  Please NO greasy pizza boxes, dirty paper plates, and napkins. 

DO NOT LEAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Furniture
• Tires
• Trash
• Styrofoam
• Children's toys
• Appliances
• Plastic bags
• Food