R ecycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. That comic book you read could be made from recycled paper. The bench you relax on could be made from recycled plastic. Your brick driveway could be made with recycled glass. Getting the right materials to the recycling process facility means the items could have another useful life. We all play a role in this. In Sunrise, residential homes receive a blue recycling bin that can be placed curbside on neighborhood pickup days. Most people want to recycle as much as possible but get confused about what items the city can send to the recycling facility. Here’s a great refresher on how we can all Recycle Right. In 2024, Sunrise residents recycled more than 5,500 tons of material! Just because something has a recycling symbol does not mean it can be recycled through the City’s curbside recycling program. Entire truckloads of recyclables can be contaminated if the wrong items are placed in bins. Sunrise has a contract with a recycling provider that requires certain materials for processing: • Cardboard, food boxes, paper, magazines, and mail • Clean and empty beverage and food cans • Glass bottles and jars • Plastic bottles and jugs When in Doubt, Throw It Out! Check the Recycle Right webpage for more information at www.sunrisefl.gov/recycling.
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We’ve included a handy Recycle Right cut-out , providing easy answers on what to recycle and what not to. We encourage you to cut it out and place it somewhere in your home as an easy refresher.
Annual Sunrise Gardening for Wildlife Workshop Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Village Civic Center, 6800 Sunset Strip – Meeting Room Registration is required. Email sustainability@sunrisefl.gov or call (954) 888-6043.
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