Preserve at Medina River Trash & Recycling
Republic Services
Trash Service Days are Tuesday and Friday. Recycling is picked up on Friday.
What you can recycle
- Paper and cardboard (flattened where possible) — e.g., newspapers, magazines, office paper, common mail, flattened boxes.
- Metal cans — beverage cans, food cans, etc.
- Plastic bottles and jugs (e.g., water bottles, milk jugs, detergent containers) — make sure they are empty, rinsed, and dry.
Important rules to follow:
- Everything should be Empty. Clean. Dry. — food or liquid residue can contaminate the recycling batch.
- Don’t bag recyclables. Items should be loose in the recycling cart, not inside plastic bags.
- Avoid putting in items that shouldn’t be recycled. Plastic bags, flexible plastic wrappers, Styrofoam, takeout containers, batteries, electronics, and other non-approved waste should go in trash or be handled through proper disposal programs (if available).
- When in doubt — throw it out. Contaminated recycling can spoil entire loads, meaning more waste ends up in landfill.
Additional Services & Special Waste: What to Know
While your weekly service covers regular trash and recyclables, there are other types of waste that require different handling. Republic Services supports several additional services beyond just curbside recycling,
- Bulk Waste & Large Items: Things like old furniture, appliances, or large household items typically qualify for bulk-waste pickup rather than regular trash.
- Yard Waste: Yard debris — such as leaves, branches, and lawn clippings — generally cannot go into the standard recycling bin. Check whether your community offers yard-waste pickup or composting options.
- Hazardous Items, Electronics, Batteries, Bulbs, etc.: These require special disposal — do not put them in regular trash or recycling. Republic Services often provides guidelines or drop-off programs for these materials.
- If you’re planning a big clean-out, renovation, or yard project, a dumpster rental might be a convenient option. Republic Services offers this for residents who need it.
Why It Matters — Recycling Helps More Than Just Your Trash Bin
By sorting recyclables correctly (paper, cardboard, metal, plastic bottles/jugs), you help ensure those materials are recovered and reused — not tossed into a landfill. “Recycling 101” explains how your clean, sorted recycling becomes part of a sustainable circular economy. Avoiding contamination (like bagged recyclables, leftover food, non-recyclable plastics) helps reduce rejection of materials at sorting centers — which otherwise leads those loads to end up in trash. Proper disposal of hazardous waste, electronics, bulbs, batteries, or bulk items keeps your neighborhood and the environment safer.
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