As October ends, Oklahoma City officials are reminding residents to keep recyclables clean and free from non-recyclable materials. The City of Oklahoma reports that items such as car bumpers, blankets, tires, household hazardous waste, plastic bags, and styrofoam can damage recycling machinery and contaminate other materials.
Clothing, garden hoses, and similar tanglers also cause problems by interfering with equipment, while bulky or hazardous materials pose risks to workers and the environment.
To address this, the City’s Household Hazardous Waste collection center accepts many unsafe materials to ensure proper disposal. Retailers and specialty recyclers also take items such as car parts and tires. Plastic bags can be returned to collection bins at stores, while styrofoam should be placed in the trash. Residents can refer to the City’s What Goes Where page for guidance on proper sorting and disposal.
Officials encourage residents to recycle only acceptable items such as plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, and glass containers to ensure efficient and safe recycling operations.
