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• • • Question: How does recycling help Minnesota communities? Answer: In so many ways! Preserves your environment: it's the Right thing to do! It saves you money by avoiding waste disposal fees and costs Reduces pollution because it's an every other week service, not weekly Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by the equivalent of 2.3 million cars because we recycle Paper recycled in Minnesota saves 5, 750,000 trees from being cut down -- -when you recycle it helps the whole environment Question: What can I recycle in my Allied Waste Single Sort RecycleBank Cart? Answer: Recyclable papers include: - Newspapers, magazines, file folders, papers (all colors), fax sheets, envelopes, catalogs, small phone books and junk mail - Corrugated cardboard, box board (such as cereal, cracker, tissue, and shoe boxes). Please flatten, bundle & cut to 3' x 3' x 6" (Please place next to or under the recycle bin.) Recyclable container products include: - Aluminum beverage cans and tin /steel cans - Glass bottles and jars —three colors only (brown, green, clear) - Plastic bottles with a neck such as soda bottles, laundry products, etc. Please DO NOT recycle the following items: - Food tainted items: pizza boxes, frozen food boxes, cups, coffee filters, paper towels, napkins, beverage and pop cartons, "waxy" items such as; milk cartons, waxed paper, juice boxes, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, plastic bags, silverware, and plastic tubs. - Chemically tainted items: aerosol cans, paint cans, motor oil or gas containers. - Bathroom /household items: razors, needles, light bulbs, plastic bags, and medicine containers. - Foam items: cups, plates and packaging materials. - Other items: ceramics, steel and household glasses. - Plastic bags - Clear plastic packaging (strawberries, etc.) Question: What if I have more recycling than fits in my container? Answer: You can request a larger container by calling your local Allied Waste office or submitting a request at www.AlliedWasteTwinCities.com Question: What happens if I put items in my container that are not recyclable? Answer: Placing items that are not recyclable in your container can negatively affect your RecycleBank account and can jeopardize the program for you and your neighbors.