| NOT ACCEPTED |
WHY? |
| Plastics #3-#7 |
In order to add additional materials to the recycling program there must be 3 solid markets within a 300-mile radius of Davenport. In short, these items cannot be accepted from residents if there is not an end user willing to purchase them. |
| Styrofoam |
These items contain a wax coating for wet-strength, which prevents them from being recycled into new paper. |
| Pop and beer cartons |
| Plastic grocery bags |
These can be recycled, but through a separate process. Recycle them at area stores. |
| Items with food residue or grease stains |
These items contaminate the recycling process. |
| Gift wrap, greeting cards with metallic designs |
| Bound books, text books |
Scott Area Recycling Center does not have the equipment to recycle bound books. City Carton Recycling in Davenport accepts books. Call 563-322-6530 for more information. |
| Mirror/window glass, crystal, drinking glass, ceramics, ovenware, light bulbs |
The combination of ingredients used to make these products is different from what goes into container glass. This type of glass can pose a threat to workers & equipment at the recycling center. |
| Aerosol cans |
Aerosol cans (empty or otherwise) are accepted through the Commission’s Hazardous Material program.
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| Metal building materials or scraps |
This type of metal can be recycled at the Scott Area Landfill or through a local metal recycler. |