The City of Edmond posted on Facebook a public release of a new change to our City’s recycling program starting January 1, 2020, stating that Republic Services will no longer accept glass jars and bottles, along with not accepting any plastics with the number’s 3 through 7 stamped on the bottom.
In a stunning statement, Republic Services stated, “The carbon footprint to collect, transport and recycle glass now exceeds the benefit of recycling it. It is no longer environmentally responsible to recycle glass. We are always evaluating the benefits as well as the overall impact of recycling in order to ensure that our program is efficient and environmentally friendly.”
Recyclable Items
Aerosol Cans (only if they are completely empty)
Aluminum beverage cans
Prescription vials, yogurt containers, dairy containers, margarine tubs, detergent containers, and fabric softener bottles stamped with a 1 & 2
Magazines and phone books
Cake and Cereal boxes
Juice boxes and other paper cartons
Newspapers, including ad inserts
Plastic beverage containers, food containers, clean garden pots, flats, and detergent jugs that are stamped with a 1 & 2 on the bottom
Shampoo and conditioner bottles stamped with a 2 on the bottom
Tin food cans and lids (rinse clean, no need to remove labels)
Cardboard (corrugated paper board)
Non-Recyclable Items
Appliances
Glass Bottles/Jars
Plastics numbered 3 – 7
Egg cartons
Foam, including Styrofoam/Polystyrene Foam and packaging materials
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