FAQs - Government Services

The list of accepted recyclable items varies by location and contract. For an exact list of items that can be recycled in your area, please check your local facility.  

The following items are not recyclable:

• Ceramics
• Pyrex or other glass cookware
• Drinking glasses
• Disposable diapers
• Medical waste (including needles)

The following items should not be placed in your recycling container but may have other ways for recycling:

• Clothing and shoes can be recycled by taking the items to Goodwill, a thrift store or other nonprofit location.  
• Plastic bags are recyclable but are best handled by returning them to grocery stores or other retailers that have special recycling programs.
• Bricks, concrete and wood are recyclable but may need to be handled separately.
• Yard waste may be recyclable but needs to be handled separately.
• Food waste and items contaminated with or containing food should not be placed with other recyclables.  Advanced Disposal does collect organics in select areas, but items are handled separately and not taken to a material recovery facility.

Tips for recycling:

• Please clean and rinse cans, bottles and jars.
• Large pieces of cardboard and cardboard boxes should be broken down and cut into smaller pieces (preferably 3 feet x 3 feet).
• Cartons made from aseptic packaging such are recyclable.

Advanced Disposal works with commercial customers to develop a construction and demolition recycling solution to include common materials such as: concrete, wood, brick, stone, tile, drywall, glass, carpet and more. Advanced Disposal is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified and can assist with U.S. Green Building Council LEED project certification. Find your local facility and connect with a LEED-certified advisor today.

Advanced Disposal is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified and can assist with U.S. Green Building Council LEED project certification. Our LEED-certified advisors assist our customers with managing their waste and recycling requirements for building projects of all types and sizes, as specified by the United States Green Building Council. We provide a free waste consultation to identify and implement the most cost-effective “green” building strategies, supply proper waste disposal and recycling containers and conduct waste audits and analysis for LEED reporting. Find your local facility and connect with a LEED-certified advisor today.

Polystyrene foam plastic is not recyclable and we are not able to accept it for recycling at this time. Before discarding polystyrene foam plastic peanuts, consider taking them to your local mail and packaging store for reuse, typically without charge.

Advanced Disposal does not collect motor oil or oil filers. Many communities host special collection or drop-off programs for hazardous waste.  Find your local facility to inquire about hazardous disposal in your area.

Advanced Disposal does not collect electronic waste. Many communities host special collection or drop-off programs for e-waste.  Find your local facility to inquire about e-waste disposal in your area.

Items such as furniture and equipment may require special handling. If your item is in working condition, you may wish to donate it to a local charity or use earth911.com, freecycle.org to find alternatives. Find your local facility for fees or to schedule a pickup.