The company performing the pickup service will generally supply homes on the pickup route with specially marked containers for holding the items to be collected. Unfortunately, curbside pickup is not available in all communities. Drop-off centers are sites set up for us to leave materials for recyling. They serve as convenient central pick-up locations for processors or recyclers. Buy-back centers pay consumers for recyclable materials.
Many people recycle aluminum cans, plastic and glass pop bottles at buy-back centers.
Waste companies - buy recyclables from offices, businesses, institutions, schools, and industries. They may be contracted by a local government to provide curbside collection to private homes. Find out if there is a recycling program in your community. Often labels must be removed from metal cans prior to recycling though not from glass containers. Take advantage of businesses and organizations which provide collection opportunities.