http://www.greensboro-nc.govBeginning January 28, the City of Greensboro, NC will start collecting your recyclables every other week. This change means more efficiency in the City's recycling program, which helps save money.
For more information, call 336-373-CITY.
Acceptable Recycling Items
All items may be mixed in the same container. Recyclables should be dry and free of food particles. Labels can stay. Caps and lids should be placed in the trash. If you are not sure if something can be recycled, call us at 373-CITY (2489) or throw it out! Incorrect items in the recycling bin are costly to remove. What's not recyclable?
1. Plastic bottles and jugs with a #1 or a #2. We don't accept round plastic containers like yogurt or margarine tubs, plastic bags, toys, bowls, cups, plastic wrap, etc. It must be shaped like a bottle or jug. Find out why the shape matters.
2. Aluminum cans. No foil or pie pans.
3. Steel cans with no lids. Recyclables are sorted by hand and sharp lids are a safety hazard.
4. Aerosol cans that are completely empty. Discard the spray nozzle.
5. Newspaper that is dry and free from food, paint, or dirt.
6. Paper that is dry and free from food, paint, or dirt residue may be recycled. Shredded paper should be placed in a paper bag before being placed in your recycling can. This helps prevent litter on the streets when the can is emptied.
7. Magazines and catalogs
8. Cardboard that is unwaxed and uncoated may be recycled. 
Examples are laundry detergent boxes, furniture and appliance boxes, and shipping boxes. Do not recycle your pizza boxes or any cardboard which may have food particles and/or grease on them. Boxes that have a wax coating, like snack cake or doughnut boxes, are not accepted.
9. Chipboard or paperboard with a grayish or brownish color on the inside may be recycled. Examples are cake mix, cereal and cracker boxes, as well as the brownish/gray egg cartons. All chipboard must be clean, dry, and free from any food particles, grease, or dirt. The bag liner often found inside these boxes should be placed in the trash.
10. Glass food and beverage containers are accepted from residential customers but not from commercial customers. Vases, bowls, mirrors, and other types of glass are not acceptable.
11. Rigid plastics include hard plastic items such as buckets, milk crates, laundry baskets, lawn furniture, plastic toys, pet carriers, litter boxes, and plastic pallets, nursery trays, and flower pots.
What's Not Recyclable?
Hazardous materials: No hazardous materials may be placed in your recycling container.
Electronic waste: Electronic waste may be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 2750 Patterson Street in Greensboro. If you have a question about hazardous waste, call 336-373-2489.
Tires: Tires may be disposed of through the County's tire disposal program.
Yard waste: State law requires yard waste and several other items to be disposed of separately from recyclables and household trash.
Foam packaging & peanuts: Do not put foam packaging, cups, and shipping peanuts in your recycling container. Most mail packaging stores will gladly accept foam peanuts. To locate a store that accepts peanuts, call the national Peanut Hotline at 800-828-2214, sponsored by the Plastic Loose Fill Council.
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