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St. Louis Park residents now have the opportunity to recycle more plastics! On Monday November 12, Eureka began collecting additional plastics such as yogurt, pudding and fruit cups, produce and deli containers, and clear packaging from toys and electronics.  Check out the new 2012-2013 Recycling Guide that was recently mailed to residents.

Please continue sorting your recycling into two categories, Paper & Cardboard and Bottles & Containers. Remember to set your recycling out by 7 a.m. and use city recycling bins. Paper bags may be used to separate your materials inside the bins.  Please do not use plastic bags.

Sort 1: Paper & Cardboard 
Place the following items into your bin: 

• Mail, office and school papers
• Magazines and catalogs
• Newspapers and inserts
• Phone books
• Shredded paper in closed paper bags
• Cardboard (flatten to 3 feet x 3 feet)
• Shoe boxes, gift boxes and electronic boxes
• Toothpaste, medication and other toiletry boxes
• Cardboard pizza boxes (delivery style, no heavy food residue)

Sort 2: Bottles & Containers
Place the following items into your bin:

• Milk cartons, juice boxes, soup and broth cartons
• Wine cartons (remove the plastic bladder and spout)
• Food and beverage cans
• Foil and trays (rinse clean)
• Food and beverage glass bottles and jars
• Plastic water, pop, and juice bottles
• Milk and juice jugs
• Ketchup and salad dressing bottles
• Dishwashing liquid bottles and detergent jugs
• Shampoo, conditioner and lotion bottles

NEW! Residents can now recycle the following plastics:

• Yogurt, pudding and fruit cups
• Margarine, cottage cheese and other tubs
• Produce, deli and take-out containers
• Clear packaging from toys and electronics

NO: Plastic plates, utensils, #6 plastics, Styrofoam of any kind, plastic toys or furniture, dishes or cookware, ceramics or pottery, window glass or mirrors, aerosol cans, light bulbs, scrap metal, motor oil or anti-freeze bottles or bottles used for home needle disposal. NO: Paper or Styrofoam egg cartons, paper cups or plates, napkins, paper towel/toilet paper tubes, frozen food/frozen pizza boxes, boxes with food or grease, tissue or wrapping paper.

Clothes & Linens
St. Louis Park residents can recycle clean and dry clothes, linens and shoes on any collection day. Torn and worn items are OK. Put items in a sturdy plastic bag. Fasten and clearly mark the bag “Clothes & Linens” and place it next to your other recycling. Clean items only (torn & worn items are OK).

NO: wet or dirty items or dirty, used, or soiled rags.

For recycling information or to get a copy of the 2012-2013 Recycling Guide, contact Eureka Recycling at (651) 222-7678 or by email.