Recycling & Composting
Recycling News
Fayette Waste Information
Fayette Waste will be taking over as the garbage collector for Washington Township starting March 1, 2024. Residents will be receiving a Welcome Packet in
NEW GARBAGE COLLECTOR STARTING MARCH 1, 2024
Fayette Waste will be the new garbage collector for Washington Township starting March 1, 2024. The monthly rate will be $23.25 or $20.93 for senior
New Recycle Bin
Please read instructions before putting any recyclables into the bin.Located at the back of our Township building. YES, CAN BE RECYCLED HERE: Flattened Cardboard Glass
Paper Recycle Receptacle
We have 3 paper recycle containers on the Water Authority side of the building. It is very user friendly and we hope residents will recycle
What Can Be Recycled?
If you have any questions about the list of recyclable and non-recyclable materials below, please call Fayette Waste Customer Service at 724-430-0100
The two types of plastic that are still recyclable are Types 1 & 2, which are among the most common. Examples of Type 1 include soda, water, salad dressing and cooking oil bottles (either bottles you drink from, or that hold consumables). Some examples of Type 2 include milk and juice jugs, shampoo, conditioner or body wash bottles and laundry detergents containers. Neither of these lists are comprehensive, so be sure to check each container for the recycling logo and the codes PET or PETE for Type 1 and PEHD or HDPE for Type 2. If the container has any of these codes, it is recyclable. If it does not, then it is not recyclable.
Look for these logos to be sure your plastic is recyclable
Recyclable Materials
- Aluminum Cans
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Newsprint and Inserts
- Office Paper
- Type 1 & 2 Plastics
- Steel Cans
- Glass bottles and jars
- Phone Books
- Paperback Books
- Junk Mail and Envelopes
- Pizza box lids – If not tainted by food
- Boxboard: such as tissue, dry food boxes, cereal, noodles and cake boxes
NON Recyclable Materials
Types 3-7 Plastics are no longer recyclable. There is no market for this material, so if it ends up in the recycling, it will be trucked to the recycling plant, then sorted and trucked to the landfill. The best way to reduce the carbon footprint of each item is to follow these guidelines closely and be sure to reach out to Customer Service if you have any questions!
- Types 3-7 Plastic
- Garbage, food waste, diapers, paper plates, hangers, old plastic toys
- Meat or dairy plastic or paper packaging
- Wax or plastic wrap or bags
- Freezer food packaging
- Plastic deli, product or take-out packaging or utensils
- Plastic bags or wrapping film
- Formed or pellet Styrofoam packaging
Trash
- Put all Non-Recyclable material in the trash
Downloadable Garbage & Recycling Calendars & Lists
- Click below for handy lists.
