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The only materials that can be recycled in Palm Beach County's program are the ones listed above. Please do not place anything else into your recycling bin, including:
- Plastic bags
- Foam products
- Aluminum foil or pans
- Shredded paper
- Plastic eating utensils or straws
- Paper plates
- Paper towels or napkins
- Coat hangers
- Light bulbs
- Needles
DO NOT PUT INTO TRASH OR RECYCLING BINS:
- Needles. Call 561-837-5900 for disposal.
- Lithium batteries. Drop at Home Chemical & Recycling Center or retailer near you. Learn more.
These items could endanger the safety of waste workers, harm the environment or damage the recycling center's equipment.
When in doubt, throw it out!
Participate in our Plastic Bag Xchange2 Program to keep single-use plastic bags out of the recycling stream, while learning to 'recycle right.'
Wondering if something is recyclable? Search our Disposal Database»