What CAN be Recycled Curbside in Princeton Township

Princeton Township reminds residents that plastics marked #3-7 are NOT collected or recycled through the curbside recycling program.

While the facility accepts the materials, they are shipped overseas, which is not environmentally friendly. When residents are able to recycle more materials the Township will make a formal announcement.   

The list of recyclables is as follows: 

Accepted Materials

• Mixed Paper 
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Office Paper
• Telephone Books and “Soft” Cover Books
• Hard Cover Books (Hard cover must be removed)
• Plastics Marked with either #1 or #2 Recycling Symbol 
• Glass Food and Beverage Jars/Bottles
• Aluminum or Metal Beverage Containers
• Pet Food Cans
• Plastic Beverage Bottles
• Milk Jugs 
• Detergent and Shampoo Containers (only those marked with a #1 or #2 Recycling Symbol)
• Juice and Beverage Cartons
• Juice Boxes

Materials NOT Accepted

• Plastci Bags
• Pizza Boxes 
• Fluorescent Light Bulbs
• Aluminum Foil/Baking Pans
• Drinking Glasses, Dishes or Broken Window Glass
• Ceramics or Pottery
• Aerosol Cans
• Motor Oil or Anti-Freeze Containers 
• Clothes Hangers
• Bandage Tins or Cookie Tins
• Carbon or Waxed Paper
• Tissue or Packing Paper – Napkins, Paper Plates or Paper Towels
• Styrofoam