As we celebrate the 4th of July and America’s 250th Birthday Celebration coming up, here are some important cleanup tips to remember:
- Empty beer and wine bottles, cans, and plastic water bottles are all 100% recyclable.
- Tip: If you are hosting any gatherings, have a recycling bin available so guests can easily remember to recycle their empties.
- Remember that plastic solo cups are NOT recyclable. They are made from number 6 plastic, or polystyrene, which is not accepted in most curbside programs throughout the United States.
- Tip: If you have solo cups at your events, keep a marker available so guests can write their names on the cups and reuse them throughout the gathering.
- Once paper plates are covered with food, they are no longer recyclable. When the food sits on the plate, it soils the paper fibers, making it impossible to remove, which will contaminate an entire load of recyclable materials when mixed in. Remember to throw used paper plates and napkins in the garbage. Most plastic silverware is also made of number 6 plastic; therefore, it must be thrown in the garbage.
- Tip: Consider reusable serving ware and utensils at gatherings if at all possible.
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Posted 06-25-2026