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What Can Be Recycled?

Currently there are no curbside collection services for recyclables in Payson, AZ. There are, however, several drop sites around town. Click here for a list of drop-off locations.
Mixed Plastics
Containers marked with the #1 through #7 recycling symbols.

Examples of acceptable items include:

  • Soda and water bottles
  • Shampoo and soap bottles
  • Milk jugs
  • Laundry detergent bottles
  • Cat litter jugs
  • Yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, and butter tubs.
  • Peanut butter and mayonnaise jars.
  • "To-go” or “take out” plastic drinking cups.
  • Plastic trays like those used for microwave dinners.
  • "Clam-Shell” containers like those used for strawberries and bakery goods.

Not Recyclable

  • Plastic bags
  • Plastic lids or caps
  • Styrofoam
  • Plastic shrink wrap
  • Toys
  • Tubes
  • Plastics marked as "PLA", compostable, or made from plant based materials
  • Plastic containers larger than 3 gallons in size
 
Aluminum Cans
Mixed Paper

  • Newspaper
  • Junk mail
  • Office paper
  • Shredded paper [bagged]
  • Magazines
  • Phonebooks
  • Cardboard
Not Recyclable
  • Waxed produce boxes
  • Milk cartons
  • Soy milk/juice containers
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