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basic information needed by volunteers
to assist recyclers in sorting their items
at the Miller Recycling Center. It is
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PRoKansas
Miller Recycling Center
• 725 East Clark
• Not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization
• Volunteer based
Our Customers
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General public who come to our Center
Local businesses and churches
Outlying communities
Environmental groups, school clubs, Scout
groups, etc.
Open Hours
• 9:00 to 3:00
Saturday
• 1:00 to 4:00
Tuesday & Thursday
Items Accepted
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Plastic products
Paper products
Glass bottles
Aluminum and tin cans
Other items
Plastic Categories
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#1 transparent bottles
#2 cloudy containers
#2 colored containers
Mixed plastic
Plastic bags
Plastic Resin Codes with Examples
#1 PET or PETE
Pop & water bottles
#2 HDPE
Milk & detergent jugs
#3 Polyvinyl Chloride
Various clear containers
#4 LDPE
Plastic grocery bags
#5 Polypropylene PP
Margarine & yogurt tubs
#6 Polystyrene PS
Foam: meat trays, Styrofoam
Non-foam: hard plastic
#7 Other or combination Various products
Plastic Manufacturing Processes
• Blow-molded
– production“seam” on the bottom
– dull surface sheen
• Injection-molded
– injection “button” on the bottom
– Shiny surface
#1 Transparent Bottles
• Category requirements:
– #1, bottle or jar, transparent, injection-molded
(button)
• Examples:
– Soft-drink, water & sports drink bottles
– Dish detergent, mouthwash, liquor, salad
dressing, cooking oil, ketchup, household
cleaners, peanut butter, etc.
#2 Cloudy Containers
• Category requirements:
– #2, cloudy, blow-molded (seam)
• Examples:
– Milk, vinegar, distilled water & Sunny Delight
– Bulk commercial salad dressing, windshield
cleaning solution, rubbing alcohol, etc.
#2 Colored Containers
• Category requirements:
– #2, solid color, blow-molded (seam)
• Examples:
– Laundry detergent, bleach, fabric softener,
white milk jugs, Folgers coffee, cat litter, 409,
Shout (and other hand pump spray products)
disinfecting wipes, automotive fluids, shampoo
products, etc.
Mixed Plastic
• Category requirements:
– All numbered household plastic containers not
specified in one of the previous plastic categories
– We do NOT accept #3 (PVC) and foam type #6
(polystyrene & Styrofoam) products!
• Examples:
– Cottage & cream cheese, margarine, “whipped”
topping and yogurt tubs, fast food cups, food
trays, clear thin produce trays and plant pots
Plastic Bags
• Category requirements:
– #2 & #4 polyethylene
– Clean and dry
– No “crunchy” bags (usually #5)
• Examples:
– Regular shopping bags, dry cleaning bags,
bread bags, newspaper bags, six-pack carriers
Paper Categories
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Newspaper
Magazines and catalogs
Office paper
White ledger paper
Corrugated cardboard
Mixed paper and junk mail
Books (paperback and hardback)
Newspaper
• Everything that comes in the newspaper is
recycled with the newspapers
• Must remove from plastic or paper bags
• No other types of paper
Magazines and Catalogs
• Slick, coated paper magazines and catalogs
– includes anything that came in it
• Other slick-finish paper
– like some junk mail inserts, wall calendars and
other papers with that slick magazine feel
• Plastic wrap and such must be removed
Office Paper
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White & pastel paper and envelopes
Includes “annual report” type publications
NO slick or glossy paper
NO dark or bright color papers, manila
envelopes or file folders
• Windows in envelopes are okay as are
staples and paperclips.
White Ledger Paper
• High quality, bright white “office” paper
– Computer paper, stationery, most copy paper,
some high grade paper removed from books or
manuals and building plans.
– No envelopes (it’s the windows & yucky glue)
– No slick, colored or yellow, aged paper
• Only experienced volunteers are to sort this
category of paper
Heavy Corrugated Cardboard
• Includes brown paper sacks
• No extremely thin corrugated cardboard
– Oftentimes with a glossy surface
Mixed Paper
• Cereal, soft drink, shoe and tissue boxes, tablet
backing, toilet paper & paper towel inner rolls and
other “light” cardboard or pasteboard
• Cardboard products that are gray inside
• Junk mail, manila envelopes, file folders
• Dark paper & bright neon, fluorescent paper
• Very thin (usually shiny) corrugated cardboard
• Paper egg cartons and similar packing products
• Telephone directories
Books
(all types are accepted)
• Paperback
– Small romance novels (mass market)
– Larger, better quality books (trade paper)
• Hardback
– Glued bindings
– Sewn bindings
Glass Containers
• Food and beverage containers
– Labels do not need to be removed
• Pyrex & Corningware type cooking items
• Drinking glasses and plate glass
• Other types of glass products are accepted
with approval only
Aluminum Cans
• Soft drink, beer, and other beverage
containers only.
• Aluminum cat food cans, foil, and
disposable pans & trays go in the box on the
floor between the tin cans and aluminum
beverage cans.
Tin (steel) Cans
• Labels can be left on
• Steel bottle caps from glass containers
are okay.
• No scrap steel
Other Items Accepted
• Toner and ink cartridges from laser and
inkjet printers, copiers, and fax machines
• Regular corded and cordless telephones,
answering machines, cell phones, pagers
and chargers
• Other electronic items with approval
• Batteries (household rechargeable and
automotive)
• Eyeglasses
Items NOT Accepted at the Center
• Hazardous waste
– Oil,, antifreeze, insecticides, herbicides, paint
• Containers made with two unrelated products
• Anything that is dirty or has food in it
• Non-container plastics
– Vinyl ,toys, hoses, packaging, large plastic items
• PVC (#3), meat tray, take-out food containers,
Styrofoam (foam #6) and unmarked plastics
Procedure for Helping Sort Items
Under Two Scenarios
• Heavy traffic and/or few volunteers
– Recyclers do their own unloading and sorting
• Light traffic and/or plenty of volunteers
– Volunteers help with the actual unloading and
sorting (procedure covered on the next slide)
Procedure for Helping Sort Items
when we have Plenty of Volunteers
• Approach and welcome the recycler to our
Center
• Determine the level of assistance needed
• Inform the recycler of anything new
• If needed, help with sorting into the
appropriate gaylords
• Finally, thank the person for recycling with
us
Final Important Issues
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Volunteer Application
Sign-in sheet
Orange volunteer vests
Safety
Facilities
Parking
Keep a good attitude
THANK YOU !!
Your involvement in our operation is sincerely
appreciated. It is our hope that you find your time
with us both enjoyable and rewarding. Our
Volunteer Coordinator will be in regular contact
with you. We recognize the value of your feedback.
Please let us know how we can help make your
experience at the Center all that you expect.
It all comes back to you