State of S.C. How to Prepare Recyclables
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David L. Eger, Director

498 Landfill Lane

Lexington, SC  29073

(803) 755-3325

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How to Prepare Recyclables

  • Newspapers, magazines and inserts: Keep dry and clean. DO NOT mix with junk mail, cardboard, brown paper bags, plastic bags or twine. Place in bins loose. Remove any ties or bags.
  • Cardboard: Break down boxes. Keep dry and clean.  DO NOT mix with junk mail, magazines, newspaper or plastic bags.
  • Office paper: Remove rubber bands, paper clips. Place in bins loose.
  • Glass bottles and jars: Rinse, remove lids. Do not need to remove labels. Do not mix colors; separate brown, clear and green at collection and recycling center.
  • Aluminum cans: Rinse, crush.
  • Steel cans: Rinse, crush. Place lids in can. Do not need to remove labels.
  • Plastic bottles and jars #1-7: Rinse, crush. Remove lids. Do not need to remove labels.



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