Millennium Recycling Inc. Solutions for the Next Generation

Single Stream Recycling 

 

Single Stream is the new, revolutionary way to recycle. This program allows the customer to mix traditional recyclables together in one container. If you are tired of having to take the time to sort into various categories, then single stream is for you. 

 
Note that not everthing can be included in single stream.  All electronics must be kept separate as well as other items.  Below is a list of items that can be included in our Single Stream Program:

ACCEPTABLE IN SINGLE STREAM:

Corrugated Cardboard

Newspaper (including ads)

Magazines

Junk Mail/office paper (PUT SHREDDED PAPER IN CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS)

Chipboard (cereal boxes)

Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and containers NO larger than a 5 gallon bucket.  NO metal parts or handles. 

Aluminum beverage cans

Tin/Steel cans (aerosol cans are ok if contents are completely exhausted)

Clean aluminum foil and trays

Plastic grocery bags and trash bags (minus the trash of course)

Glass BOTTLES AND JARS.  No ceramics of any kind.

 

NOT ACCEPTABLE IN SINGLE STREAM:

Examples of Items that are not accepted

  • Medical, Veterinary, or Pharmaceutical Waste including fluids, items coming into contact with fluids, sharps, etc.
  • Hazardous Materials or containers that have residue of Hazerdous Materials
  • Ceramics (cups, glasses, bowls, etc.)
  • Tyvek or Nylon Envelopes
  • Wax paper
  • Photographs
  • Tissue Paper or Paper Towels
  • Foil Lined Paper
  • Bright Neo Colored or Heavily Colored Paper
  • Gift Wrap
  • Appliances
  • De-Humidifiers
  • Air Conditioners
  • Any Trash
  • Diapers
  • Styrofoam
  • Paper Plates
  • Plastic Silverware
  • Straws
  • Food Bags (example: potato chip bags, frozen foods)
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Cereal Bags
  • Window Glass
  • Mirror Glass
  • Shower Curtains
  • Cups and Lids
  • Piping
  • Wax Milk Cartons
  • Aseptic Containers (example: juice boxes)