Fact
Hamilton pays $72.15 for every ton of garbage we produce in the community, but disposing of recyclables is free. Please reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible!
Plastic #6 No Longer Accepted
Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority has recently changed its recycling guidelines and no longer accepts plastic #6, which includes:
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Styrofoam containers
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Solo cups
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most plastic cups
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Opus cups
Recycling Tips
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The container group includes plastics #1-5 (look on the bottom of most containers for the recycling symbol).
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Cups from McEwen and the Diner are not recyclable! Commons cups (only the ones that have "Bon Appetit" on the side) are recyclable if they are rinsed out.
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Use the blue bin in your room or office to make recycling easier.
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Use a travel mug or water bottle instead of paper cups.