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Non-Recyclable Paper

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Non-Recyclable paper (such as solied or waxed cardboard, damp/wet paper, paper towels, paper plates, paper napkins, frozen food boxes and soiled pizza boxes) are NOT recyclable at recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. Non-recyclable paper can be composted, FREE of charge, in the Windham Solid Waste Management District’s organics composting program, (Please see Project C.O.W. […]

Pet Bedding

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Pet Bedding can be composted, FREE of charge, in the Windham Solid Waste Management District’s organics composting program, (Please see Project C.O.W. for more information) or your curbside compost container (if applicable). Otherwise, please dispose of your pet bedding in your household trash.

Pet Waste

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Pet waste can be composted, FREE of charge, in the Windham Solid Waste Management District’s organics composting program, (Please see Project C.O.W. for more information) or your curbside compost container (if applicable). Otherwise, please dispose of your pet waste in your household trash.

Coffee Filters (Used)

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Used coffee filters are NOT recyclable at recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. They can be placed in your curbside compost container (if applicable). Used coffee filters can be composted, free of charge, in our C.O.W. dumpsters. An access sticker or day pass is required to drop off compost & compostable items.

Pizza Boxes (With Grease and/or Food)

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Pizza boxes with grease or food on it are NOT recyclable at recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. Piiza boes with grease r food on it can be composted, FREE of charge, in the Windham Solid Waste Management District’s organics composting program, (Please see Project C.O.W. for more information) or your curbside compost container (if […]

Egg Cartons (Paper)

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Paper egg cartons are NOT recyclable at recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. Paper egg cartons can be composted, FREE of charge, in the Windham Solid Waste Management District’s organics composting program, (Please see Project C.O.W. for more information) or your curbside compost container (if applicable).  

Tissue Paper

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Tissue Paper can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container.  If it has glitter on it, it must be placed in your household trash.  

Shredded Paper

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Shredded Paper can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. At the transfer station, please put it into our mixed recycling bin. Please keep the shredded paper in a paper bag to keep it inside the bin! Do not use a plastic bag. For shredding services, please contact Goodenough […]

Receipts

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Receipts can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container.  

Post-it Notes

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Post-it notes can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container.  

Posters

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Posters can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container.