IMPORTANT: Not only is it no longer necessary to sort recyclables, it is now preferable not to do so, because it is faster and more efficient for First Choice staff if they don't have to pick up multiple small containers from each home. All recyclables are now sorted by a combination of machines and workers at the recycling plant.

All containers and lids should be rinsed out for sanitary reasons and so that recycling is not contaminated with food or other contents.

You can use any bin or container except plastic bags for recyclables (plastic bags cannot be recycled by First Choice). A covered plastic bin or trashcan is preferred (to withstand rain and snow) but paper bags are acceptable (wet paper can still be recycled). If you use a trash can, please put a RECYCLING label on it so that when they see the can on Wednesdays they know it is not Tuesdays leftover trashcan.

Please have bins out by 7am. First Choice starts early and works quickly

Not Recyclable through First Choice:

Plastic bags (can be re-used at various thrift stores: PTA Thrift Shop, Chatham Habitat, Club Nova; can be recycled at local grocery stores)

Styrofoam (clean peanuts and bubble wrap can be re-used at Pak-Mail)

Ceramics and clay pots

Light bulbs

Additional information about local reuse and recycling options is being prepared by Fearrington Green Scene and will be disseminated in the next few months. Notes prepared by Vickie Shea (Fearrington Green Scene) and reviewed by First Choice Recycling. Questions about recyclable materials can be channeled to First Choice Recycling through Vickie Shea (victoria.sheaATmindspring.com or 545-0024).