What We Recycle at REGENESIS

We’re dedicated to making recycling simple, accessible, and impactful. That’s why we accept Class A recyclable materials, which are the most widely recognized, processed, and reused materials in recycling programs across the United States.

Recycle.

We break down the exact items you can recycle with us — along with helpful tips so you don’t have to guess whether something belongs in the bin.

Paper & Cardboard

Paper products are among the most commonly recycled materials. Clean, dry paper can be processed into new paper goods, reducing the need to cut down more trees.

What’s Accepted:

Office Paper (White or Mixed): Printer paper, notebooks, and scratch paper — even if they have staples or paper clips.
Newspapers: Daily newspapers, flyers, and the ads that come with them.
Magazines & Catalogs: Glossy pages are okay! Just remove any plastic wrap.
Junk Mail & Envelopes: Includes windowed envelopes, postcards, and promotional materials.
Cardboard Boxes: Shipping boxes, product packaging, and cereal boxes (remove plastic liners).
Phone Books & Paperbacks: Yes, even those old directories and used-up novels!
Shredded Paper: Place it in a clear, tied bag to keep it contained.

Tip: Flatten cardboard boxes to save space in your bin and ours.

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Metals (Aluminum & Steel)

Metal is one of the most valuable recyclable materials. Recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours.

What’s Accepted:

Aluminum Cans: Soda, beer, and energy drink cans.
Steel & Tin Cans: Think soup cans, veggie cans, or pet food containers.
Aluminum Foil & Trays: These must be clean and free of food residue.

Tip: A quick rinse is all it takes. Dirty cans can contaminate an entire load.

Plastics (#1 – #7)

Plastic recycling is based on resin identification codes, usually found on the bottom of containers. We accept #1 through #7 rigid plastics, which covers most household items — but they must be clean and dry.

What’s Accepted:

#1 – PET or PETE: Water bottles, soft drink bottles, and salad dressing containers.
#2 – HDPE: Milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles, and shampoo containers.
#3 – PVC: Clear food packaging, piping (not accepted in all municipalities).
#4 – LDPE: Squeeze bottles, some bread bags, and six-pack rings (if they are rigid).
#5 – PP: Yogurt cups, margarine tubs, and medicine bottles.
#6 – PS (Polystyrene): Some disposable cutlery and foam packaging (Note: Foam isn’t always recyclable — check with us first).
#7 – Other: Multi-layer or mixed plastics (e.g., large plastic containers).

Tip: Always check the number in the triangle and make sure the item is a container and not a plastic bag or wrap.

Glass Bottles & Jars

Glass can be recycled endlessly without losing quality — but not all glass is equal in the recycling world.

✔ What’s Accepted:

Clear Glass Bottles and Jars: Used for juices, jams, and sauces.
Green and Brown Glass: Often used for wine, beer, and olive oil bottles.

✘ What’s Not Accepted:

Mirrors
Light bulbs
Broken glass
Pyrex and ceramics

Tip: Remove lids and rinse out containers. Labels can stay on.

Cartons (Aseptic & Gable-Top)

Cartons are made of paper, plastic, and sometimes aluminum layers. They require special processing but are recyclable through facilities like ours.

✔ What’s Accepted:

Aseptic Cartons: Long-life cartons for juice, broth, or milk substitutes.
Gable-Top Cartons: Refrigerated cartons like those used for milk or orange juice.

Tip: Rinse them, remove caps, and flatten them before recycling.

✘ What We Don’t Accept
To keep our recycling stream clean, we do not accept the following:

Plastic bags or cling wrap (take these to grocery store collection bins)
Styrofoam containers and packing peanuts
Greasy or food-soiled paper (e.g., pizza boxes)
Broken glass, mirrors, ceramics
Hazardous waste (paint cans, chemicals)
Electronics or batteries (contact your local e-waste center)

Why This Matters

When you recycle the right way, you’re doing more than cleaning out your bins — you’re helping conserve resources, reduce landfill waste, and support the creation of new products using fewer raw materials. But contaminated recycling (like greasy pizza boxes or unwashed containers) can ruin an entire batch and send it to the landfill.