Recycling Information

Pickup days for some residents are changing the week of January 12, 2009. Click here for more information.

Recycling Carts:

• Each recycling cart has a unique serial number and is assigned to a specific address in Campton Township and remains the property of Waste Management. The recycling cart is to remain with the home in the event the resident relocates.
  
• New Homeowner, Existing Home – New homeowners have a one-time option within the first 30 days of occupancy to contact Waste Management customer service at 800-796-9696 to request a larger or smaller recycling cart. The following sizes are available: 35-gallon, 64-gallon, 96-gallon.
  
• New Homes - As new homes are built and occupied, each will be furnished with a free 64-gallon rolling recycling cart. New construction homeowners have a one-time option during the first 30 days of occupancy to contact Waste Management customer service at 800-796-9696 to request either a 35-gallon cart or 96-gallon cart for recyclables.

Recycling Guidelines:

• It is recommended, although not required, paper items be placed in paper grocery bags or shopping bags prior to being placed in the recycling cart. This will help to avoid blowing of paper on windy collection days.
  
• DO NOT put recyclable materials in plastic bags.
  
• DO NOT mix refuse in with recyclables.
  
• It is recommended recyclable materials be rinsed free of food, which can attract unwanted insects.
  
• Please separate all caps and lids from containers before placing in the recycling cart.
  
• Cardboard must be cut into 2’ x 2’ squares and can be placed in the recycling cart or alongside the recycling cart on collection day.

Accepted Recyclables:

METAL

Aluminum Cans, Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Formed Containers

Steel or Tin Cans

NO Scrap Metal

NO coat hangers

GLASS

Clear, Brown, Green

Bottles & Jars Only

NO Mirrors, Window Glass, Pyrex, Dishes, or Light Bulbs (See below for recycling compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs))

PLASTIC

1. (Pet) Examples: 1 & 2 Liter Soda Bottles
   Plastic Flower Pots
   Plastic Plates & Trays
   
2. (HDPE) Examples: Laundry Detergent Containers
   Milk & Water Bottles
   Margarine Tubs
   Plastic Cups
   Baby Wipe Containers
   
3. (PVC) Examples: Cooking Oil Bottles
   Shampoo Bottles
   
4. (LDPE) Examples: Squeeze Mustard Bottles
   Shampoo Bottles
   
5. (PP) Examples: Deli Containers
   Cosmetic Containers
   Yogurt Containers

PAPER

Junk Mail

Telephone Books

Brown Paper Bags

Magazines & Catalogs

NEWSPAPERS - All Inserts Accepted

Corrugated Cardboard - Cut Into 2’ x 2’ Squares

Paperboard Examples: Cereal Boxes

Tissue Boxes

Pasta Boxes

Pizza Boxes (empty only)

Clothing Boxes

Wet Strength Examples: Frozen Food Packages Carrier Stock Carriers for Soda & Beer

Mixed Paper Examples: Stationery

Post-it Notes

Notebook Paper

Computer Paper

Envelopes

COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS (CFLs)

Recycle through Kane County's Hazardous Waste Program (click here for details) or at several local stores.

As of December 2008, the following stores accept used, unbroken CFL’s and long fluorescent tube lights at their service desks for free recycling: ALL HOME DEPOT STORES ZEIGLER’S ACE HARDWARE on Randall Road in South Elgin MENARDS (Randall Road in Batavia only)

 

HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES - Must be placed in plastic sandwich bag on top of recycling cart

PLASTIC GROCERY AND SHOPPING BAGS - #2 & #4

NON-CURBSIDE RECYCLABLES:

Electronics & Books - Kane County Electronics & Books Recycling Days