Accepted Items—Can I recycle that?
Recycle More Plastic In 2012
UPDATED 1/10/2012
Hennepin County has set a goal of reaching a 45 percent recycling rate by 2015. To accomplish this, Hopkins’ recycling program has been expanded to accept more plastic recyclables.
Plastic items that can be identified by the numbers 1 through 7 on them or their packaging, may now be placed in the recycle cart.
These items include but are not limited to:
- plastic bottles with caps
- plastic containers with lids (yogurt, cottage cheese, etc)
- plastic plates, cups and silverware
- plastic deli and take out containers
*Remember they must have a number 1 through 7 visible on them or their packaging.
Items that still cannot be placed into recycling include food waste, plastic bags, plastic wrap, and styrofoam (such as packing material, cups, plates, and containers).
Remember—food and beverage cartons such as juice boxes and milk, soup, and broth cartons are also recyclable.
If you have any questions please call the Public Works Department at 952-939-1382. Thanks for recycling.
You can mix together all of the following materials in your recycling cart. All of the sorting is done by Waste Management at its material recovery facility.
| Accepted Recyclables | |
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Aluminum & Steel Cans Rinse clean. |
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Plastics, numbered 1 - 7 NEW! This includes, but is not limited to: - Plastic bottles with caps - Plastic containers with lids (yogurt, cottage cheese, etc) - Plastic plates, cups, and silverware - Plastic deli and take out containers. Recyling number 1 through 7 must be visible on their packaging. |
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Brown Paper Bags |
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Junk Mail & Office Paper (including envelopes of all types) |
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Magazines & Catalogs |
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Books & Phone Books |
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Newspapers |
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Cardboard (must be no larger than 2' x 2') |
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Glass Bottles & Jars Rinse clean, remove caps. |
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Aseptic Containers (Juice & milk cartons} |
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Paperboard (including paper beverage cartons) |
Contacts
- Solid Waste Coordinator
952-548-6351
What about the other stuff?
Many items that aren't recycled curbside can be recycled elsewhere. Try the following for more information:
The Recyclopedia
The Recyclopedia (online version) is a waste reduction guide published every few years by twelve cities in the west metro area and mailed to all postal customers in western Hennepin County. 
It features an alphabetical index of common items and how to dispose of them locally without throwing them away.
Free Market
The Twin Cities Free Market is a great way to get or give free reusable goods for the home, garage, and garden. Check out the Twin Cities Free Market website for more details.
