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Waste Systems Inc.

Trash & Recycle Collection in Colorado Springs

(719) 390-5097

Recycling Guide

 

No More Sorting!
You can now place
all recyclables in one bin
single-stream recycling


Recycling Guidelines:
  • Please flatten all cardboard boxes
  • Empty and rinse all containers
  • Do not flatten containers

NO Plastic Bags, Plastic Tops, Shredded Paper, Hard-Back Books, Scrap Metal, Styrofoam, Plastic 6-Pack Holders, Needles or Syringes, Paper Ream Wrappers, Plastic Microwave Trays, Mirrors, Ceramics or Pyrex, Frozen Food Containers, Light Bulbs, Plates or vases, drinking glasses, window glass, Hazardous or Bio-Hazardous Waste, Plastics Other Than Those Listed, Tissues, Paper Towels, Napkins, Waxed Paper or Waxed Cardboard, Stickers or Sheets of Address Labels, Kraft (orange/brown) envelopes, Styrofoam or Paper-To-Go Containers.

Recycle the Following:
  • #1 – 7 Plastic Bottles
  • #1 – 7 Plastic tubs & screw top jars (no lids, do not flatten)
  • Phone Books
  • Mail & Greeting cards
  • Cardboard Boxes (Please flatten)
  • Paper Bags
  • Newspapers & Inserts (no bags)
  • Aluminum Foil (clean and balled pieces 2″ or larger)
  • Aluminum Cans (do not crush or flatten)
  • Loose metal jar lids & steel bottle caps
  • Paper Back Books (no hardbacks)
  • Empty Aerosol cans (no caps)
  • Paper Egg Cartons
  • Paperboard Boxes
  • File Folders
  • Magazines
  • Brochures
  • Catalogs
  • Pie Pans
  • Glass Bottles and Jars
  • Paper Milk/Juice Cartons (no foil pouches, do not flatten)

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  • Home
  • Residential Service
  • WSI Residential Service Plans
  • Commercial Service
  • Roll-Off Containers
  • Recycling
    • Recycling Guide
    • Recycling Calendar
  • Construction & Bulk Items
  • Sign Up For Service
  • Pay Bill
  • FAQs
  • Contact WSI