Paper is a fairly broad category. Here are some paper types you can put in that bin:
- Office paper = Yes
- Junk mail (without plastic attached) = Yes
- Magazines = Yes
- Newspapers = Yes
- Paper with staples = Yes
- Colored paper = Yes
Here are some things that should not go in Mixed Paper:
- Paperboard (cereal boxes) = No (these go with cardboard)
- Paper covered in wax or plastic (Milk cartons, soup boxes, etc.) = No
- Plastic magazine wrappers, plastic pieces in junk mail, etc. = No
- Stickers = No
- Wrapping paper (it has a special coating) = No
Good rules of thumb to help you decide are “Keep it pure!” and “When in doubt, keep it out!” For more information, please see recycling tips on C4Leadville.org, or ask a member of the Recycling Center team at the Lake County Landfill. Thank you for recycling with care!