We believe in the concept of using less, reusing more, and converting the materials we reclaim into new resources or energy. Our recycling program is one example of how that concept is becoming a reality.
All households in Bridgeview have received one 18-gallon recycling bin. Additional or replacement bins are available to residents. For information, please call the Village Hall.
Acceptable Items:
PAPER
- Newspapers, newsprint, mixed paper
and junk mail
- Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- Chipboard boxes (cereal, shoe, beverage cartons)
- Brown paper grocery bags
- Phone books
- Magazines
- Pizza boxes
GLASS
- Clear jars and bottles
- Green jars and bottles
- Blue jars and bottles
- Brown jars and bottles
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METALS
- Food and beverage cans (rinse and remove labels)
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Metal
- Aluminum foil
- Pie tins
PLASTICS
- PET #1 – 2-liter or other size beverage containers
- HDPE #2 – milk and water jugs, laundry and household detergent bottles
- PVC #3 – vegetable oil bottles, window cleaner and detergent bottles
- LDPE #4 – food grade bottles
- PP #5 – yogurt cups and syrup bottles
- Other #7 plastics
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Non-Acceptable Items:
GLASS
- Windows
- Plate glass
- Dishes
- Ceramics
- Glass cookware
- Light bulbs
E-WASTE
- Televisions
- Computers
- Printers
- Fax machines
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PLASTICS
- Plastic bags
- Polystyrene foam products such as take-out containers or plates
- Bottles that contained motor oils
- Bottles that contained pesticides
- Bottles that contained chemicals
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