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- What size is the recycling cart?
- Do I have to use the recycling cart?
- My house is too far from the main road to utilize a cart. I used to put crates into the trunk of my car and drive them down. What can I do?
- What types of recyclables are not accepted in the curbside program?
- Will VWM provide free oil containers?
- What about polystyrene (styrofoam) or plastic bags?
- Can I recycle juice boxes?
- Can I recycle envelopes with plastic windows?
- Do I have to remove staples or paper clips from my paper or cardboard?
- I already recycle by going to the drop-off center. Do I have to pay for the recycling service?
- Who operates the Walnut Creek Recycling Center? Hours and Days of operations?
- Can I have a different size recycling cart?
- What types of recyclables are accepted in the curbside program?
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The recycling cart is 64-gallons in size.
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Yes, the collection truck is designed in such a way as to match the recycling cart.
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Call VWM at 935-8900 to request recycling assistance.
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The following items may be recyclable, but are not included in VWM’s
curbside program: plastic bags or plastic film wrap, and any styrofoam
(including packaging materials). These items are not currently
recyclable: tissues, napkins, Q-tips, sanitary napkins, paper towels,
paper plates, paper cups, plastic utensils, plastic diapers, metal
hangers.
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Yes, VWM provides free oil containers. Call their office at 935-8900 to
request up to two containers. VWM collects up to two used motor oil
containers per week. The used motor oil must be in the VWM-provided
containers.
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No polystyrene or plastic bags are collected in the VWM recycling
program because the markets for these items are too volatile. However,
plastic bags are recycled at most local grocery stores. Clean styrofoam
peanuts are accepted by most packaging stores.
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Yes, VWM collects juice boxes as well as milk and juice cartons. Flatten these items and place in the recycling cart
with containers.
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Yes, you can recycle envelopes with plastic windows as part of the recycling program.
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No, staples and paper clips are permissible.
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Yes, the recycling service is part of the basic garbage rate, whether or not you choose to use it.
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VWM operates the Walnut Creek Recycling Center located on Lawrence Way.
Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Non-hazardous recyclables may be dropped off 24-hours a day.
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No, only one size of recycling cart is available. You may order a second recycling cart for an additional charge per month.
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Valley Waste Management collects the following commingled (single-stream) paper and
container items: Newspaper, cardboard, white paper, colored paper, junk
mail, magazines, cereal boxes, paper egg cartons, paper grocery bags,
telephone books, juice boxes, juice cartons, milk cartons, glass,
aluminum cans, aluminum foil, tin cans, steel cans, bi-metal cans,
narrow-necked plastic containers and wide-mouthed plastic containers
#1-5 & 7. In addition, VWM collects used motor oil at the curb in company-provided
containers. To request a container, please call VWM at 935-8900.