Newspaper

Do not bag or bind papers.

Labeled bins at recycling drop-off centers.

Mixed paper: Junk Mail, Office Paper, Telephone Books, Cereal Boxes, Magazines, Envelopes (including ones w/plastic windows)

No tape, paperclips or string; staples are o.k.

Clean, Dry

No paper with a wax coating or food residue of any kind (example: milk cartons/dog food bags)

Recycling drop-off centers

Aluminum Cans

Rinse thoroughly; no need to crush.

Recycling drop-off centers. Spectra Recycling Center pays for cans, call 982-2995 for price.

Glass Food Containers

Rinse; remove lids; no need to remove labels.

Important to seperate properly into Brown, White and Green

Recycling drop-off centers.

Plastics #1-7

Rinse - remove all food particles & lids/tops. Separate into clear and non-clear bins (non-clear is the milk jug section).

Recycling drop-off centers.

Steel Food Cans

Rinse thoroughly.

Spectra Recycling

Tires

Remove rims.

Alcoa-Maryville-Blount County Landfill.  12 free per household each year.

Christmas Trees

Remove lights and any ornament hangers.

First Saturday in January.681-4809 for location.

Hazardous Household Waste

In closed containers.

Spectra Recycling  982-2995 for more information     

Corrugated Cardboard

Flattened; no wire or strings attached.

Recycling drop-off centers.

Auto Batteries

Cap tightly to avoid spills.

City of Maryville Operations Center; local battery retailers.

Used Motor Oil

Deliver in closed containers.

City of Maryville Operations Center, City of Alcoa Garage, Alcoa-Maryville-Blount County Landfill and local auto service centers.