SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING
Recycling works best when we all pitch in. That’s why we offer all of our customers the ease of Single Stream Recycling.
What is Single Stream Recycling? It’s just as simple as it sounds. Instead of sorting and placing recyclables into separate bins, customers simply drop accepted items like paper, plastic, metal and glass all together into a single recycling bin.
Our crew comes and collects all the stuff from your curbside recycling bin. We do all the sorting for you back at our innovative, state-of-the-art recycling center. This simplified process saves time, money and resources while minimizing the overall environmental impact.
When you have a moment, check out the short video on this page to see how we make it work and what you can do to help keep things moving along.
WHAT CAN YOU RECYCLE?
We’ve put together a full list of items that can be put into your recycling bin, as well as items that are not allowed. Simply click on each of the categories below, left for all the do’s and don’ts.
Please note, that all items should be empty, rinsed, and clean. It’s also important to remember not to shred, box, bag or bundle the recyclables. And no plastic bags, please.
Acceptable
Aerosol containers (food grade only)
Aluminum foil
Cans & bottles
Foil containers
Metal lids from cans & bottles
Unacceptable
Aerosol containers (deodorizers, cleaners, pesticides, etc.)
Foil tops from yogurt containers
Paint cans
Pots & pans
Small pieces of scrap metal
Spiral wound containers
Acceptable
Plastic bottles (with or without caps attached)
Plastic containers, tubs & lids
Plastic one-use cups
(no lids, no straws)
Unacceptable
Loose bottle caps
Plastic bags & wrap
Plastic plates, bowls & utensils
Prescription bottles
Single-use coffee containers
Styrofoam cups, containers & packaging peanuts
Water filters
Acceptable
Beverage bottles & jars
Food bottles & jars
Unacceptable
Ceramic mugs & plates
Drinking glasses
Acceptable
Cardboard & boxboard (empty and flatten)
Food & beverage cartons
Junk mail
Magazines & newspaper inserts
Newsprint
Office paper
Pizza boxes
Take-out food containers
Unacceptable
Gift wrap & gift bags
Ice cream containers
Paper cups (hot & cold)
Shredded paper
Tissue paper
CAN I RECYCLE IT?
Paint, mattresses, electronics, clothing, furniture, and even hazardous waste has a place.
Not sure what to do with the items that don’t go into your bin? We can help you find the most convenient way to dispose of them in your area through our search engine tool below.
INTRODUCING OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY
Two Connecticut companies are building one of North America’s largest and most technologically advanced recycling systems. This system will produce higher quality recyclables, provide an innovative and safe working environment and be adaptive to changing market conditions.
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING FOR YOUR BUSINESS
At USA, we are committed to diverting as much waste as possible from landfills, and into our state-of-the-art recycling facilities. We are proud to offer Single Stream Recycling to our commercial customers. Our knowledgeable staff can provide a recycling plan to help your business reduce the cost of waste disposal while, most importantly, protecting our environment.
Contact us today to see how your business can reduce its environmental impact.
