Stop Recycling These Things, It Could Cost You $20

Summer is right around the corner. If you've had the urge to start your cleaning projects because you've been sheltering in place and need to keep busy, take note.There are certain things you shouldn't be putting into your recycling.

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The City of St. Cloud says you should not put your recyclables into plastic bags. Plastic bags are not recyclable. Certain plastics like toys, hangers, etc. can't go in the recycling. You also can't recycle bubble wrap, Styrofoam, electronic cords and milk cartons. Check out the list below of the products you can't recycle according to Republic Services.

You can't recycle these items:

Appliances
Batteries
Bubble wrap
Christmas lights
Coat hangers
Diapers
Electrical cords
Food waste
Food wrap
Garden hoses
Plastic bags
Polystyrene
Rubber balls
Sports equipment
Stuffed animals
Syringes & razor blades
Waxed cartons
Wood & yard waste

In fact, if your cart contains any of the aforementioned items and they catch you, you might not get your recycling picked up. By request, you can get your cart emptied but it'll cost you $20.

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