This item cannot currently be recycled at Buena Vista County Recycle Center. Remove the hardcover and discard it in your trash and then the paper can be recycled. The hardcover will not break down during conventional paper recycling methods. Paperback books do not require the cover to be removed. We encourage recycling books by donating…
This item cannot currently be recycled at Buena Vista County Recycle Center. Retail stores may offer recycling services for bags and film wrap. We encourage proper recycling of these items.
Plastic toys are not recyclable. Many times, these have a recycle symbol with a number, but this marking is not identifying the toy as recyclable- it is telling you what type of plastic it is made from. These items if still useable should be donated to resale shops or disposed of in your household trash.
Diapers or any other material that is used for hygiene purposes do not belong in the recycling. These need to go into the regular household trash and go the landfill for disposal.
Needles, Syringes, medical waste and other sharps are not recyclable. These items pose a great risk to our staff and others when disposed of improperly. Medical waste is NEVER recyclable through curbside pickup or in most recycling programs due to health and safety reasons. Buena Vista County Public Health offers sharps containers for sharps and…
Any color as long as it is see-through. Food and beverage containers only with lids removed. Lids may be placed with recyclables. We do offer a free drop off for recyclables at our facility.
Food and beverage containers, soap containers, laundry detergent, etc. Rinsed and lids do not have to be removed. Polystyrene (Styrofoam) #6 plastic is not recyclable even if it has a symbol on it. NO OIL containers or hazardous waste containers. No laundry baskets or storage totes. Plastic bags do not belong in your recycling. We…
All types of paper including magazines, catalogs, newspapers, phone books, paperback books, office paper, junk mail, envelopes. Please do not put paper plates or cups in the paper. They are coated and often are contaminated with food, and it ruins the good recyclables. All boxes must be empty and packaging materials removed. We do offer…
All types of cardboard including cereal boxes, shoe boxes, corrugated boxes, etc. Boxes should be empty of all packaging materials. If you have excess cardboard that does not fit in your bin, we have a free drop off at our facility. NO WAXED CARDBOARD
The yard waste area is open year-round during our regular hours, weather permitting. Please be unloaded prior to closing time. We will not be open on holidays. HOURS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE! Extra hours for the season are Monday and Wednesday evening until 7 pm and Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. Extra hours are…