Paper, Newspaper, Food Boxes, Beverage Boxes & Magazines

Paper of all types and color are accepted including aseptic beverage containers and cardboard egg cartons.

Facts On Paper Goods

• Approximately 1 billion trees worth of paper are thrown away every year in the U.S.
• One million tons of recovered paper is enough to fill more than 14,000 railroad cars.

Why is it Important to Recycle Paper?

Paper and paperboard products represent the largest portion of our municipal waste stream. In 2007, paper and paperboard products accounted for about 83 million tons (or 33 percent) of all materials in the U.S. municipal waste stream. Paper is one of the most recycled materials.

Benefits of Recycling Paper Products:

• Conserves resources such as trees and water.
• Protects wildlife habitat.
• Prevents emissions of greenhouse gases and water pollutants
• Saves energy

More information can be found at Earth911.com, and the US Environmental Protection Agency