Recycling information

• Please do not mix paper in with the recyclable plastic, glass, tin and aluminum.  

• Recyclable materials must be placed at the curb in a reusable container.  DO NOT PLACE MATERIALS OUT FOR COLLECTION IN PLASTIC BAGS.  Reusable containers must be between 15 and 33 gallons in size with handles on the outside of them.  TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF THE COLLECTOR, ALL CONTAINERS MUST WEIGH LESS THAN 50 POUNDS WHEN SET AT THE CURB.  Container must also be marked with an Outagamie County Recycling sticker.  To obtain these stickers call (920)8320-5277.

• shredded paper can be recycled.  However, keeping it from blowing away can be a challenge.  For simple handling, place it in a brown paper bag and tape or staple the bag shut, and then place in with the rest of your paper recycling.

• Be sure recycling containers are placed in an area that is easily accessible to the collector.  DO NOT place recycling binds on top or behind snow banks.

• Containers may need to be secured on windy days.

• Paper can be set out for recycling in paper bags, a cardboard box no larger than 3' X 3' X 1' or a reusable container which is between 15 and 33 gallons with handles on the outside.  Cardboard should be brown down to a 3' X 3/ or less size and can be bundled together with twine or tape.