Basic Recycling Services
- Locally and Family Owned Since 1958
- Full-Service Trash Business
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PO BOX 638/639 CARBONDALE IL 62903
Help the Environment Through Recycling
Basic recycling services are available from Ed Burris Disposal Service LLC as part of our residential
and commercial and industrial
waste removal packages.
For our residential Basic Service package, one recycling bin per resident is provided. You may purchase additional recycling bins of similar size and shape for a total of two (2) bins. Correctly prepared recyclables are not included in your waste volume.
Recycling Glass, Metal, And Plastic Items
Acceptable Materials
- Aerosol cans
- Aluminum, brass, copper, iron, lead, or steel
- Aluminum and tin cans
- Clear, green, brown, and blue glass
- Plastics marked #1 or #2
Refused Materials
- Ceramics
- Dishware
- Frozen juice cans
- Light bulbs
- Odorous items
- Pyrex
- Shortening cans
- Window glass
Preparation of Materials
- Plastics should be flattened
- Rinse out
Recycling Paper Products
Acceptable Materials
- Can you Recycle Christmas Paper? Yes, if you follow the above pictured guidelines and FLATTEN all the paper and boxes.
- Catalogs
- Computer paper
- Copy paper
- Enveloped junk mail
- Magazines
- Newsprint
- Paperboard (such as cereal boxes, Kleenex boxes, phone books, and soda cartons)
- Writing paper
Refused Materials
- Tissues
Preparation of Materials
- Any newspaper insert can be recycled with the paper it came with
- Bundled or bagged
- Keep dry
- Flatten paperboard boxes, remove any plastic sleeves
- Keep paper separate from cans and bottles
Recycling Cardboard
Acceptable Materials
- Corrugated cardboard only
Refused Materials
- Grease-stained pizza boxes
- Styrofoam packaging
- Waxed cardboard
Preparation of Materials
- Damp cardboard is allowed
- Do not bag or tie
- Flatten
- Remove any tape or staples
Recycling Batteries
Acceptable Materials
- Lead acid batteries from cars, trucks, tractors, or mowers
Refused Materials
- Disposable batteries from items such as clocks, flashlights, or toys
Preparation of Materials
- Set next to, but do not mix with, recyclables, or trash
Recycling Motor Oil
Acceptable Materials
- Hydraulic oil
- Motor oil
- Transmission oil
Refused Materials
- Antifreeze
Preparation of Materials
- Set out motor oil separately in an unbreakable container clearly marked "oil"
- Plastic jugs with screw lids are OK
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