Example_I_bilingual_recycling_guide.pdf
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- Washington County, Oregon
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This document is a bilingual (English and Spanish) recycling guide produced by Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling in Oregon, providing comprehensive instructions for residents on proper recycling, garbage, yard debris, and glass disposal. The guide details specific guidelines for recycling different materials including paper and cardboard, metal, plastic, yard debris, and glass, with clear categorizations for what can and cannot be placed in each bin. The document includes visual icons representing each category and provides contact information (WashingtonCountyRecycles.com and 503-846-3605) for residents seeking additional guidance on proper recycling practices.
The recycling guide serves as an educational tool for residents in Washington County, including cities like Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Forest Grove, offering nuanced instructions for waste management. It highlights special considerations such as motor oil disposal, yard debris limitations (branches less than 4 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length), and specific notes for residents within certain city limits about potentially including food scraps with yard debris. The guide also emphasizes the top 5 items to keep out of recycling bins, such as plastic bags, compostable serviceware, and electronic waste, directing residents to use their online "What to Recycle and Where?" tool or contact the county for proper disposal of prohibited items.
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Recycling Guide| Guía de reciclaje
WashingtonCountyRecycles.com | 503-846-3605
Recycle Reciclar
Garbage Basura
Plastic Rinsed bottles, buckets (5 gallons and smaller) and tubs (6 oz or larger)
Garbage Coffee cups/lids, paper/ plastic plates, take-out containers, “compostable” serviceware, hot and cold drink cups, straws, cutlery, plastic clamshells, plastic bags
Metal Rinsed aluminum, tin, and steel cans, empty aerosol cans, clean aluminum foil, scrap metal
Glass Vidrio
Glass bottles and jars Put glass into separate red bin. Remove lids.
Labels OK.
NO vases, drinking glasses, or lightbulbs.
Yard Debris* Desechos del jardín
Yard debris Weeds, leaves, vines, grass clippings, house plants, flowers
Paper Newspapers, magazines, mail & envelopes (windows ok), office/scrap paper, cartons, flattened cardboard boxes
Not sure which bin it goes in?
Use our What to Recycle and Where? tool:
WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/WTRW or call 503-846-3605
¿Quiere saber qué reciclar y en dónde?
Encuentre la respuesta usando:
WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/WTRW o llame al 503-846-3605
Motor Oil Put in a leak-proof, clear plastic jug with lid and place next to bins.
NO other liquids accepted.
*If you live within the city limits of Beaverton, Hillsboro or Forest Grove, check with your service provider to see if you can include food scraps with your yard debris.
Garbage Garden hoses, treated wood, pet waste, cat litter, diapers, frozen food packaging/trays, plastic caps/lids
Yard debris Branches less than 4 inches in diameter and shorter than 36 inches in length
Garbage Incandescent light bulbs, broken glass, ceramics, vases, drinking glasses
Papel y cartón
Plástico
Botellas y frascos
Aceite de motor
*Si vive en Beaverton, Hillsboro o en Forest Grove, pregunte a su compañía de basura si puede poner desechos de comida con los del jardín.
NO plastic bags, plastic clamshells, polystyrene, “compostable” serviceware, coffee cups or lids, frozen food boxes or trays, plastic lids, hot or cold drink cups, paper or plastic plates/cups, plastic utensils, take-out containers, or glass (glass should go in a separate bin).
NO electronics, computers, monitors, TVs, hazardous waste, chemicals, medical sharps like needles, fluorescent light bulbs, or batteries. Use our What to Recycle and Where? tool or call 503-846-3605 to find out where to take these items.
NO “compostable” or “biodegradable” serviceware or containers, yard tools, dirt, rocks, pet waste, or garbage.
Top 5 things to keep out of your recycling bin:
Las top 5 cosas que no van en el reciclaje:
Guía de reciclaje| Recycling Guide
WashingtonCountyRecycles.com | 503-846-3605
Reciclar Recycle
Basura Garbage
Plástico Botellas y cubetas de máximo 5 galones. Envases de más de 6 onzas. Todo enjuagado.
Basura Vasos para bebidas calien-tes o frías y sus tapaderas, platos de papel o plástico, empaques y cajitas, utensilios “compostables”, popotes y bolsas de plástico sucias.
Metal Latas de aluminio, estaño y acero enjuagadas, latas de aerosol vacías, papel aluminio limpio, metal chatarra.
Vidrio Glass
Botellas y frascos de vidrio Separar el vidrio en el contenedor rojo. Quite los tapones y corchos.
Puede dejar las etiquetas.
NO poner floreros, vasos o focos.
Desechos del Yard debris*
Desechos del jardín Maleza, hojas, enredaderas, pasto cortado, plantas y flores.
Papel Periódico, revistas, correo, sobres, recortes o papel triturado, envases de cartón, cajas de cartón aplanadas.
¿Quiere saber qué reciclar y en dónde?
Encuentre la respuesta usando:
What to Recycle and Where?
WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/WTRW o llame al 503-846-3605
Not sure which bin it goes in?
Use our What to Recycle and Where? tool:
WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/WTRW or call 503-846-3605
Aceite de motor Poner junto al reciclaje mixto en una botella transparente, bien tapada, sin goteos.
NO se aceptan otros líquidos, solo el aceite de motor.
*Si vive en Beaverton, Hillsboro o en Forest Grove, pregunte a su compañía de basura si puede poner desechos de comida con los del jardín.
Basura Mangueras, excremento de mascotas, arena del gato, pañales, cajas y charolas para comida congelada, tapaderas de plástico.
Desechos del jardín Ramas de menos de 4 pulgadas de diámetro y menos de 36 pulgadas de largo.
Basura Focos de luz incandescente, vidrio quebrado, cerámica, floreros, vasos.
Paper and cardboard
Plastic
Bottles and jars
Motor oil
*If you live within the city limits of Beaverton, Hillsboro or Forest Grove, check with your service provider to see if you can include food scraps with your yard debris.
NO poner bolsas de plástico, envases y cajitas de plástico “para llevar”, platos, vasos, y utensilios de plástico o de papel desechables o “compostables”, vasos para bebidas calientes o frías, cajas y charolas de comidas congeladas, tapaderas de plástico, poliestireno, vidrio. (Reciclar el vidrio por separado).
NO poner electrónicos, computadoras, monitores, televisiones, desechos peligrosos como agujas, focos de luz fluorescente, o baterías.
Encuentre a dónde llevar estas cosas con el buscador What to Recycle and Where? o llame al 503-846-3605.
NO poner envases ni utensilios “compostables” o “biodegradables”, herramientas, tierra, piedras, excremento de mascotas o basura.
Las top 5 cosas que no van en el reciclaje:
Top 5 things to keep out of your recycling bin:
jardín*
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