What Cannot Be Recycled?

• Ceramic or clay pots, Chinaware porcelain, Pyrex™ items
• Light Bulbs, Syringes, Needles - (Broken glass or sharp items must be securely wrapped in newspaper before disposing in trash for your safety and the safety of City refuse collectors)
• Certain metals - aluminum foil/pie tins, scrap metal
• Styrofoam, foam meat/produce trays, egg cartons
• Plastics - plastic food wrap, plastic grocery sacks
• Paper towels and tissue paper
• Fabrics/textiles/clothing
• Disposable diapers
• Alkaline batteries
• Computer and electronic equipment - The City of Columbia does not have a computer recycling program. However, computer monitors, CPU's, TV's, fax machines, and scanners are accepted for recycling at Mid-Missouri Recycling (Mid-West Mailing). For details, call 573-474-8877 or email recycle@socket.net.

Please place non-recyclables in the black bags for refuse collection, reuse or recycle the item elsewhere, or compost if applicable.