This column relates to recycling policies, procedures, tips, tricks and more for recycling programs in Greenbrier County, WV. Other programs and facilities in other locales may operate based on different approaches. Also please be advised, the market and technologies are ever evolving, and all information posted here is subject to change. Keep up the Good Fight! Going Green, Works!
Dear Recycler,
There are many look-alike aluminum liners. The best way to determine if the liner is aluminum is to crumble the liner in your hand. If it remains crumbled, the liner is aluminum and it recycles with aluminum foil. If it unfolds, it is not aluminum, and should go in the trash.
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Dear Wondering,
Currently, the Recycling Center does not have the facilities to recycle gable-top (my new word for the day!) milk cartons. At first glance, these products seem like they should go in the cardboard recycling bin. But, these boxes aren’t your normal cardboard boxes! Think about what would happen if you poured orange juice in a cereal box. To keep any liquid from soaking through the cardboard, the boxes are lined with low density polyethylene (LDPE, or #4 plastic). This lining would need to be removed to make the boxes recyclable. Larger cities do have facilities for recycling them and, according to the Carton Council, “more than 60% of households across the country have access to carton recycling.” The Council is working to promote and increase carton recycling nationwide. Readers who want to help them achieve this goal can sign the Council’s petition at https://www.recyclecartons.com/petition.
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