By Amber Prinkey
March 18 is Global Recycling Day and since Coral Springs recently began their recycling program again, we thought we’d pass along some important information to keep this valuable program going. It was put on hold due to a 40% contamination rate which was costing the city too much in fees. Do you recycle correctly? These things do not belong in your recycling bin:
• Plastic bags
• Foam products
• Aluminum foil/pans
• Shredded paper
• Plastic eating utensils/straws
• Paper towels/napkins
• Coat hangers
• Light bulbs
• Needles
• Greasy pizza boxes
Plastic bags are not recyclable in household bins because they may get caught in the rollers of the sorting machines which costs time and money to remedy. Instead, those can be dropped off at your local grocery or big box store. And plastic straws and foam products are never recyclable so instead, consider reusable or paper straws and containers.
See the rules for Coral Springs here https://www.coralsprings.org/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Garbage-Recycling/Recycling and sign up to have your recycling “audited” for a chance to win a gift card here https://www.coralsprings.org/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Garbage-Recycling/Recycling/Recycling-Rewards?mc_cid=96f52a4fc0
We know it can be confusing but together we can make a difference!
