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Recycling Guide

Visual on accepted recyclable materials and rules for what to recycle, including plastics and other bin tips.For over 70 year, Kimble Recycling and Disposal has provided convenient recycling service to our Eastern Ohio customers. Use our recycling guide to learn about our easy recycling program and what we recycle. 

Contamination in the recycling stream is making it difficult to process clean recyclable material. Items such as plastic bags, food residue, styrofoam, batteries, electronics, etc. are among the top contaminants and are not accepted at our recycling center. 

If your item is not on the approved list please put it directly into the trash. All items should be clean, dry and placed loosely (unbagged) into your recycling cart. Together, we can help protect the environment and build a more sustainable future.

RECYCLING RIGHT - Three Basic Rules

Person discarding a bag to show what you can recycle under Kimble’s recycling guide.

When in doubt... THROW IT OUT!

Make sure that all items are on the Kimble Recycling Center's approved list of accepted recyclables. If the item is not on the list or if you are unsure, place it directly into the trash.

Comparison of what plastics can be recycled highlighting clean, dry plastic bottles as what plastics can be recycled.

Recyclables must be clean and dry.

Food and liquid are contaminates. No dirty jars or bottles with water still in them. Cardboard must also be clean and dry.

Green Kimble trash cart on a curb showing what goes into a recycle bin without sorting. (87/125 chars.

No need to sort or bag your items.

Place your approved recyclables in your Kimble Recycling Cart all together. Items should be loose and unbagged. Plastic bags are one of the largest contaminates at our Recycling Center.

Recycling Guide for What You Can Recycle

Stack of newspapers accepted under Kimble recycling rulesPAPER & NEWSPAPER

Paper should be clean and dry. Please no glossy paper or foil wrapping paper. Paper should not be stained by waste. Magazines, mail, newspapers and copier paper are accepted.

Flattened cardboard showing what goes into a recycle bin under Kimble recycling rulesCARDBOARD

Cardboard must be clean and dry. To save space in your recycling cart, cardboard should be flattened and emptied of any packing materials.

Metal and aluminum cans are listed as accepted recycling materialsMETAL AND ALUMINUM CANS

Only metal or aluminum food and drink cans are accepted. They should be empty, clean and dry before being placed loosely in the recycling cart. No other metal items are accepted.

Green glass bottles accepted under Kimble recycling guideGLASS BOTTLES

All glass bottles should be empty, clean and dry before being placed loosely in the recycling cart. Please no glassware, mirrors, window panes or light bulbs.

Clean plastic jugs and bottles, showing what plastics can be recycled and how.PLASTICS BOTTLES & JUGS

Only clean and empty plastic bottles and jugs are accepted. Please do not crush the bottles and keep lids on. No other plastic items are accepted - even if they have a recycle logo

Materials and Waste Not Accepted

  • WOOD
  • PAINT CANS
  • ANTIFREEZE
  • WAX CARTONS
  • BATTERIES
  • LIGHT BULBS
  • MOTOR OIL CONTAINERS
  • HOSES
  • WIRE HANGERS
  • PLASTIC BAGS
  • STYROFOAM
  • CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
  • TOYS
  • PLASTIC UTENSILS
  • PLASTIC FURNITURE
  • YARD WASTE

Plastic bag with a slash indicating no plastic bags accepted under Kimble's recycling guide. Pile of trash with a slash showing garbage is not accepted under Kimble's recycling guide. Food and liquid with a slash indicating they are not accepted under Kimble's recycling guide. Clothes with a slash illustrating clothing are not accepted under Kimble's recycling guide. Hoses, wires, and chains with a slash showing they're not accepted under Kimble's recycling guide Electronics with a slash indicating they are not accepted under Kimble's recycling guide.

Let's Recycle Better Together!

Recycling 101 starts with the right habits: use the correct bin, find out what’s accepted, and follow the rules.

Understanding the Kimble recycling rules for what goes into a recycle bin isn’t just good practice—it’s a simple way to support your community and extend the life of valuable materials. When you check what should go into your bin, you’re reducing contamination, lowering landfill use, and helping your recyclables become something new.

Kimble Recycling & Disposal makes it easy with their curbside trash collection service. Whether it's paper and cardboard, flattened boxes, or rinsed plastic containers, having a clear recycling guide as a tool means less guesswork and more impact. Keep in mind: large items or anything that doesn’t fit inside your recycling bin may require a special pickup or drop-off location—always check ahead.

Start recycling right. Use the bin. Check the guide. Make a difference. Contact Kimblefor curbside services today.

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