How can I find out about the recycling in my town?

Question

For example, I want to know if, in my town Plainview, NY 11803, recycles cardboard. If so can I put it ith the rest of my recyclables? Can someone tell me what it is or if and what the website is that can tell me this information. (Note: I have tried Recycle.net, Recycle.com, and various community websites. It doesn't tell me)

Answer 1

Well, if they do they are keeping it a secret! I spent 20 minutes looking for the info and all I got was a few addresses and phone numbers but no info on what can be recycled. Good luck!

Answer 2

You should go down to your CIty Hall and ask someone who works there, or ask the people who pick up your recycling if they know anything.

Answer 3

Your best bet is to contact your city / town / village hall directly.  Most communities offer recycling guidelines and material to help you properly recycle according to the guidelines they have established.  The materials I've seen for a variety of smaller communities in Washington, Michigan, Illinois and Maryland are all well done and very easy to follow.

If they don't have a copy available online, I'm sure you can stop by the administration building for your municipality and pick up a copy there.

Good luck.  Glad to hear your proactively getting on board with recycling there in New York!