There’s one huge recycling ‘don’t’ in Islip Town and elsewhere: no plastic bags

The Town of Islip has been circulating information about the do’s and don’t of recycling. Included in those public service announcements are lists of accepted metals, glass, plastics and papers.

There’s also a list of non-recyclable items, such as stryofoam. (Full lists below.)

And there’s one huge don’t: No plastic bags.

Plastic bags cannot be recycled and it’s been widely reported here and across the U.S. that such bags that make it into recycling bins can damage recycling equipment.

ACCEPTED METALS, GLASS & PLASTICS

• aluminum cans
• loose glass bottles and jugs
• pots and pans
• plastic bottles
• buckets and containers
• soda crates
• laundry baskets
• lawn furniture.

ACCEPTED PAPERS

• newspapers
• magazines
• catalogs
• cardboard
• paperboard
• paper bags
• cartons
• mixed paper

NON-RECYCLABLES

• plastic bags
• styrofoam
• wax coated paper
• hard covered books
• hangers
• napkins
• electronics
• window glass

Call the Department of Environmental Control at (631) 595-3630 with any questions.