|| FREQUENTLY ASKED RECYCLING    QUESTIONS

Q:  What can I do with my cereal boxes, 6 pack boxes and other such material?

A:  This material (known as paperboard or chipboard) is actually recyclable in Summit County! Just break them down as you would cardboard and place them in with the cardboard at the recycling centers.

Q:  I have to clear out my property for fire mitigation. What can I do with all of the wood slash?

A:  There are many options.  You can contact a local tree removal and chipping service, or you can contact a local hauler (Timberline, Snowbridge, Waste Management) and ask them to take the slash to the Summit County Landfill’s wood waste and compost area.  Clean wood waste (free from rocks, dirt, and other trash) is much cheaper to recycle than to throw away.  For detailed information on the Mountain Pine Beetle and considerations, please refer to the Mountain Pine Beetle Task Force at www.summitpinebeetle.org

Q:  Where do I recycle my plastic grocery bags?

A:  Summit County Recycling now accepts plastic bags for recycling, which are usually made from #4 or #2 plastic.

We always encourage reducing and reusing before recycling anyway. Therefore we think the best option is to begin carrying your own canvas bags to the store- they save resources, money (you get a 5 cent rebate at most stores) and are stronger and bigger, making for less trips to and from the car. Call us to find out where you can purchase one of our bags (668-5703) or go to Reusable Bags www.reusablebags.com  to see a wide selection (and learn more). 

Q:  Why won't you take my plastic oil bottles? Can I put used motor oil in my old plastic milk containers, empty the oil into the oil recycling container and then recycle the plastic milk jug?

A:  Plastics are made from petroleum. Anyplasticcontainer that has once contained motor oil (even if it is a #1 or #2 bottle) can no longer be recycled. Motor oil reaches into the pores of the plastic and can not be cleaned in conventional pre-recycling methods. Please reuse your motor oil containers when possible or invest in a durable container to transfer your oil from your engine to the recycling center.