It’s the “All-In-One” System Known as “Single-Stream” Recycling

As of October 1, 2009, Lauderhill changed over to an “All-in-One” recycling system (known as single-stream recycling) where recyclable items no longer have to be sorted. Instead of placing items into two separate containers, the following can all be placed in the same container (whether it is a recycling bin, two bins, or a recycling cart):

Place these items in your single-stream cart or bin(s):
• Newspapers, inserts, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, office paper, soft-covered books, file folders, soda cartons and crushed boxes from items such as cereal, tissues, rice and pasta
• Plastic containers (narrow necks only) such as bottles (without caps or lids) and milk, water, detergent and shampoo containers (without caps or lids)
• Glass food and beverage containers, milk/juice cartons and drink boxes
• Aluminum and steel food and beverage containers
• Cardboard from non-food items such as shipping boxes

DO NOT place these items in your single-stream cart or bin(s):
• Rechargeable batteries
• Plastic bags
• Certain glass products including window or autoglass, light bulbs, mirrors, glass cookware or bake ware and ceramics
• Paint and pesticides
• Electronic waste and accessories
• Medical waste and pharmaceuticals
• Household garbage and other waste such as gas cylinders, tanks, rocks, dirt, building debris, flammables, small appliances
• Pizza boxes
• Misc. plastics (toys, cups, etc.)