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Recycling

13300 Old Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
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What goes in the PGCPS recycling bin?

 Clean Paper

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  • All Paper Types and Colors - NO Glitter or Plastic         
  • NO Textbooks - Contact the Warehouse
  • NO Tissues, Napkins, or Food Soiled Paper 
  • NO Laminated or Wax Coated Paper
  • Place shredded paper in a paper bag bag.

 Cartons and           Cardboard

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  • Empty All Containers                     
  • Flatten Cardboard Boxes
  • NO Food or Food-soiled Paper        
  • NO Straws

 Glass Bottles & Jars

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  • Empty Glass Bottles and Jars (any color)         and Lids
  • NO Broken Glass

 Plastic Containers

        Empty plastic containers with #1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 inside of the recycling symbol  

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  • NO FOOD - Empty All Containers 
  • Plastic Bottles, Cups, Bowls, Jars, Tubs and Trays with #1, 2, 3, 5, or 7
  • Caps and Lids 
  • NO #6 Plastics
  • Remove Paper and Plastic Film Lids

 Metal Containers         and Foil

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  • Empty Metal Food Containers and Lids
  • NO Food
  • Clean Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Pans

 

Do Not Place These Items In PGCPS Recycling Bins

Red X Image.png NO Food or Food Soiled Paper

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Learn about our food waste reduction initiatives.

 

Red X Image.png NO Plastic Bags or Plastic Film

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DO NOT BAG RECYCLABLES, items must be loose in recycling dumpsters. Plastic bags harm recycling facility machinery and are not accepted at the facility
School Film Recycling Challenge
Plastic Bag Recycling Postcard
Plastic Bag FAQ's Flyer 

Red X Image.png NO Plastic Straws or Utensils

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Our Recycling Facility does not accept these items. Learn about the County Plastic Straw Ban.

 

Red X Image.png NO Snack Packaging

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NO Chip Bags, Candy or Cookie Wrappers, Granola or Energy Bar Wrappers, Etc.

Red X Image.png NO Sauce or Condiment Packets

 

Red X Image.png NO Napkins or Tissues

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Red X Image.png NO Drink or Food Pouches

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Red X Image.png NO #6 Plastics

Foam
Our recycling facility does not accept #6 plastic, including foam.  Learn about PGC Foam Free and the MD Foam Ban.

Red X Image.png NO Paper Cups

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Our recycling facility does not accept paper cups. Use a reusable cup instead! 

Red X Image.png NO Toner Tubes or Ink Cartridges

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Use pre-paid labels to return for recycling.  Print a poster to display in the collection area.

 

Red X Image.png NO Electronics, Power Cords, Headphones or Other Accessories

Contact the IT Technician for your facility to recycle PGCPS computers, projectors, headphones, power cords and other PGCPS electronics and accessories.

Red X Image.png NO Textbooks, Furniture, or Bulky Items

Contact the Warehouse to pick up: textbooks, furniture, scrap metal, wooden pallets and bulky items.

Red X Image.png NO Light Bulbs

Hazardous Product.jpgALL PGCPS fluorescent light bulbs must be recycled via special collection pickups, not in recycling bins or dumpsters. Learn more here.

Red X Image.png NO Batteries

Hazardous Product.jpgALL PGCPS batteries must be recycled via special collection, not in recycling bins or dumpsters. Learn more here.

Red X Image.png NO Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Product.jpgNO Hazardous materials including broken glass, chemicals, light bulbs, and batteries.

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