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The Tale of the Curb It! Wind Latch Posted May 01, 2025 The Tale of the Curb It! Wind Latch Ensure your recyclables have a fairytale ending.
Back to Basics Posted August 01, 2024 Back to Basics When it comes to recycling the right things, get back to basics!
Oops! That's Not Recyclable Posted April 22, 2024 Oops! That's Not Recyclable While many items are recyclable through the Curb It! program, not everything can be tossed in your recycling cart!
Keep 'Em Loose Posted April 02, 2024 Keep 'Em Loose To recycle right, make sure your recyclables are not bagged.
Polishing Up on Glass Recycling Posted June 22, 2023 Polishing Up on Glass Recycling We offer three options to make glass recycling easy!
Recycling 101: Back to School Guide Posted August 24, 2022 Recycling 101: Back to School Guide Worry about those new classes on your schedule, not where popular school items can be disposed of.
Summer BBQ Recycling Guide Posted July 28, 2022 Summer BBQ Recycling Guide Spend more time soaking up the sun and less time wondering how to dispose of your backyard toys, leftovers from the grill, and other summer items!
A New Home for Recycling Posted November 10, 2021 A New Home for Recycling Our new facility will be the home for recycling from your Curb It! cart and beyond.
How to Responsibly Get Rid of Old Appliances Posted July 28, 2021 How to Responsibly Get Rid of Old Appliances Wondering how to get rid of old or unwanted appliances? We can help!
That's a WRAP on Lunch, Now What? Posted June 09, 2021 That's a WRAP on Lunch, Now What? 'Tis the season for picnics, sack lunches, snacks on the go...and wrappers galore!
Be a Recycling Rock Star Posted March 26, 2021 Be a Recycling Rock Star Keep the wrong things out!
Cart Overloaded? Posted February 24, 2021 Cart Overloaded? Drop-it-Off!
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