The grocery store snack aisle is filled with a variety of packages, designed to make snacks appealing and shelf-stable. But different materials need to be disposed of differently when you're done. 

Hard Plastic Containers

Hard plastic containers, like for peanuts, are recyclable in the blue bin. You can also leave hard plastic lids on! Try saving these containers for reuse-- they can make great packaging for homemade snacks, or storage for household items. 

Paperboard Boxes

Paperboard boxes, like for crackers, are also recyclable. The plastic liner bag is NOT recyclable, and should be separated and placed in the trash. Pro recycling tip: break down the box to save space in your recycling bin, and make sorting easier at our local recycling facility! 

Lined Paperboard Canisters

Aluminum-lined paperboard canisters, like for Pringles or mixed nuts, belong in the trash! Although they may look like recyclable paper, they are lined with a thin layer of aluminum that is hard to separate from the paper outside. Place these in the trash (lids too!)

Plastic Bags

Soft/crinkly plastic bags, including foil ones, like for Doritos and other chips, belong in the trash. These are a common contaminant in our recycling stream, so thank you for disposing of them properly in the trash instead.