Materials Ashes & Charcoal Residue Instructions Do not place any ashes or used charcoal in a municipal compost site or dumpster. It is best to dispose of wood or charcoal ashes by letting them cool completely, placing them in a metal container that can be tightly closed or in aluminum foil that can be tightly…

Materials Shredded Paper Documents Instructions Garbage Once paper has been shredded it should not be disposed of in the recycle bin. Place the shredded paper in a paper or plastic bag in your garbage bin. For notification of Paper Shredding events, Signup for the Keep Nassau Beautiful newsletter – https://www.keepnassaubeautiful.org.You may also contact a local office…

Materials Books, Candles, Ceramic & Clay Flower Pots, Christmas Ornaments, Decorative Items, Directories & Notepads, Drinking Glasses, Hand Tools, Infant Car Seats, Jewelry Items, Kitchen Tools & Gadgets, Large Plastic Household Items, Large Plastic Toys, Linens & Curtains, Magazines, Office Supplies & Accessories, Outdoor Plastic Furniture, Pet Beds & Toys, Plastic Coolers, Plastic Pet Carriers, Plastic Shelving…

Materials Eyeglasses Instructions Donating Old Eyeglasses Give your old eyeglasses a second life by donating them to organizations that recycle and distribute them to those in need. Many optical shops, eye doctors’ offices, and retailers like Walmart Vision Center have collection boxes. You can also donate through programs like the Lions Club’s Recycle for Sight.…

Materials Adhesive Tapes, Balloons, Brita Filters, Chewing Gum, Chopsticks, Popsicle Sticks & Tooth Picks, Cigarette & Cigar Butts, Cleaning Supplies, Compostable Bags & Liners, Credit & Gift Cards, Disposable Paper Cups, Drinking Straws and Stir Sticks, Dryer Lint, Dryer Sheets & Cleaning Cloths, Election Signs, Empty Disposable Lighters, Empty Metal Paint Cans, Florist Foam, Food…

Materials Dairy & Juice Cartons, Milk & Soup Cartons Instructions Recycling Cartons in Nassau County Dairy, juice, milk, and soup cartons can be recycled at Nassau County recycling centers if they display the recycling symbol with a #1 or #2. Always rinse cartons before recycling. For curbside pickup, contact Meridian Waste or Waste Management directly…

Materials Hand Tools, Kitchen Tools & Gadgets Instructions Reusable Household items that are in good condition can often be sold at a yard sale, given away, or donated to charity. If items are not electric or battery powered, and are in poor condition, dispose of in the trash bin. These items must fit inside the…

Materials Aluminum Foil Containers & Wrap, Metal Bottle Caps & Lids, Metal Cans, Tin Containers Instructions Metal, aluminum and Steel beverage and food containers, lids and wrap may be recycled when they are empty, clean and dry. Place them in the appropriate recycle bin. When in doubt, throw it out. Depots Other Information Cat’s Angels…

Materials Bamboo Containers, Bamboo Cutlery, Greasy & Soiled Paper Greasy & Soiled Cardboard, Parchment Papers, Sawdust & Wood Shavings, Wax-Coated Papers Instructions Garbage Don’t be a wish-cycler….place household items that are not hazardous or recyclable in the garbage. Depots Other Information

Materials Pet Food Bags, Plastic Garden Soil & Mulch Bags, Salt & Water Softener Plastic Bags Instructions Garbage Contaminated or soiled plastic bags should be disposed of with garbage. Do not place them in your recycle bin or in the plastic bag bin at a local retail store. Depots Advanced Disposal – Fernandina Beach Advanced…