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Some paper is recyclable while some is not. Place recyclable paper in with curbside recycling or bring to The Recycling Zone.
Recyclable paper
- Boxes from toothpaste, medications and other toiletries
- Cardboard boxes
- Cereal boxes, cracker boxes, pasta boxes, cake mix boxes
- Greeting cards (no foil lining)
- Mail, office and school papers
- Magazines and catalogs
- Newspapers and inserts
- Paper bags
- Phone books
- Shredded paper in closed paper bags
- Shoe boxes, gift boxes & electronics boxes
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Place non-recyclable paper in the garbage.
Non-recyclable paper
- Boxes from refrigerated or frozen foods
- Gift wrap, tissue paper, gift bags
- Milk cartons and juice boxes
- Paper towels, napkins, cups and plates
- Pizza boxes, egg cartons or boxes soiled with food
| Did you know? Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans produce 5 million more tons of trash than usual. Much of this trash is packaging and gift wrap. Think of creative ways to wrap gifts and choose items with little or no packaging. For more information on no waste gift and wrapping ideas, visit www.reduce.org and click "At the holidays."
Information on this page applies to households ONLY. Different rules may apply to businesses in Dakota County.
This page was last updated on: 08/29/2008
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