Sometimes Recycling can be Tricky. Below is the list of – 10 Possible Reasons why Recycling Can be Rejected 

10. No Small Appliances – Sorry, small appliances can not go in the Recycling Toter.  Consider donating to the Salvation Army, Lazarus House or other non-profits.

9. No Shredded Paper – it’s too small and does not go through the sorting machines.

8. Boxes not Broken Down – Unfortunately, if boxes are not flat it fills the truck up faster.

7. Late to the Curb – All Recycling Toters and Trash Cans are required to be curbside the night before OR before 7:00 am.  Although NAWS would like to circle back – they can not, it causes delays.    

6. The Containers are Yucky – Recycling does not have to be scrubbed BUT please rinse out.  If the contents are too dirty – it can cause the load to be rejected.  

5. Vegetation – leaves, sticks, and plants can not go in the Recycling Toter or Trash BUT Cyr Center can accept these items.  Please click the link below for information on Cyr Center which is closing for the winter season on December 20th.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9hKksetgCWQ1mdzuyckQ92n9TU_UbWH/view

4. Styrofoam, Bubble Wrap and Tanglers – place in plastic bags and throw in the Trash

3. Mixing Trash with the Recycling – The recycling toter is large, green with an attached lid and has the Town Seal on two sides.  No garbage please.

2. Plastic Bags in your Recycling Toter – unfortunately no plastic bags can be in the recycling toter this includes trash bags.

1. Wrong week – if you are in doubt, please call 978.6875.0950 or use the website link below: 

https://www.northandoverma.gov/495/Curbside-Collection-Routes