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Worcester Replacement Recycling Bins Back In Stock: What To Know
Replacement recycling bins are available again in Worcester after being out of stock.
WORCESTER, MA — Replacement recycling bins are available again in Worcester after being out of stock.
The city said bins may be purchased for $12 at four locations: the DPW welcome desk at 20 East Worcester St., the Residential Drop-Off Center at 1065 Millbury St., the City Hall information booth at 455 Main St. and the 311 Customer Service Center at 799 Main St.
The DPW welcome desk is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except from noon to 12:30 p.m., according to the city's recycling page. The Residential Drop-Off Center sells bins Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., except from noon to 1 p.m., and exact change is required, according to the city.
Residents should bring proof of residency. New residents receive one bin free and residents who bring in a damaged bin can receive a new bin in exchange, according to the city.
What To Know About Zero-Sort Recycling
Worcester uses zero-sort recycling, which allows paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metal cans to be collected together in one bin, according to the city. The city says recyclables and trash should be placed at the curb between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on scheduled collection days.
Residents may also use any durable, weather-proof container as a recycling bin. Recycling left in plastic bags or bins containing unacceptable materials will not be collected, according to the city.
Accepted recyclables include aluminum and steel cans, boxboard, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles and jars, newspapers, junk mail, magazines, office paper, plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and lids, according to the city. Items not accepted include plastic bags, wax-coated paper, disposable plastic utensils, paper towels, Styrofoam takeout containers, food, liquids, clothing, linens, batteries, electronics, hazardous materials, medical waste and yard waste.
Corrugated cardboard should be broken down into pieces no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet, according to the city. Empty pizza boxes may go in the recycling bin, but liners and pizza savers should go in the trash.
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