EG Residents Reminded not to Contaminate Recycling Loads

Contaminated recycling loads have become an increasing problem for Rhode Island Resource Recovery, which is now charging towns $250 per load threatening the loss of recycling credits.

As a result, town officials are urging residents to be extra careful not to contaminate recycling loads.

That means no food, textiles, bagged trash or yard waste can go in the recycling bin.

Also, construction and demolition debris, scrap metal, chains, cables, wires, paint or plastic bags are prohibited from the recycling bin.

Shredded paper is also unwelcome unless it is double bagged in see-through plastic or grocery bags.

Although many Rhode Islanders are avid recyclers, some people still aren’t sure what can or can’t go in the bin.

As a general rule, any paper, plastic or glass product with a recycling logo can go in the bin. Even the plastic that is used to seal consumer products, known as bubble packaging, can go in the bin.

If you have any questions, call the EG DPW at 401-886-8620 or 401-886-8621.