Example_K_incorrect_preparation_notice.pdf

This document is a bilingual (English and Spanish) recycling guide produced by Walker Garbage and Recycling Service for Washington County, Oregon, detailing acceptable and unacceptable items for residential recycling. The guide is divided into two pages: the first page ("OOPS!") lists items that should not be placed in recycling carts, including plastic bags, plastic clamshell containers, and Styrofoam. The second page ("YES!") outlines recyclable items categorized into plastic bottles and tubs (6 oz or larger), paper and cardboard, metal cans, and glass bottles and jars, with instructions to rinse all containers before recycling.

The document supports Washington County's Solid Waste & Recycling (SWR) program's educational outreach efforts, providing clear visual guidance for residents in unincorporated areas and cities including Banks, Cornelius, Durham, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, King City, North Plains, Sherwood, Tigard, and Tualatin. The recycling guide serves as an informational tool to improve recycling practices and reduce contamination in recycling streams, ultimately supporting the county's waste management and environmental sustainability goals.