Abuse of Self-Serve Recycling Bins

Eel River Disposal and the City of Rio Dell provide a recycling container in back of City Hall free of charge for residents with recyclable materials. The recycling containers are picked up twice a week for your convenience. If the containers are full, simply come back another time. Do not dump your recyclables on the ground. Continued regular abuse of this free service will likely result in its discontinuation.

Not Acceptable to Recycle

• Auto/Mirror or Tinted Glass
• Blueprints / Overhead Transparencies
• Carpeting
• Clothing
• Hazardous Waste or Containers
• Crystal / Glassware / Dinnerware
• Disposable Diapers
• Light Bulbs or Fluorescent Tubes
• Metal or Steel Objects: Nails, Wires, Etc.
• Paper Towels, Napkins or Facial Tissue
• Shrink-Wrap
• Pyrex or other Ovenware
• Styrofoam
• Wax Coated Cardboard
• Hypodermic Needles

Remember, it’s important to: Rinse food from containers and remove lids. Break down all large items to maximize space. And, to not place items in front of the recycling container, blocking access.