Remember, recyclables are not garbage and garbage is not recyclable. Clean, properly prepared items listed above. Recycling these into new products saves energy, reduces pollution and preserves resources for future uses. If you put out items that are not on the list of approved materials for recycling they will be left. Ask for paper bags at the store.
State law requires stores that use plastic bags to also offer paper bags to customers.
Plastic lids are garbage. A small amount of contaminants can cause manufacturers to reject an entire load, which then may end up as garbage. This adds to the cost of collecting and processing your materials, which could cause an increase in garbage rates.