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Single Stream Recycling Now Available in Southold

Recycling is up 26% over the previous source-separated system.

The Town of Southold announced that Single Stream recycling is now available in Southold.

The program is off to a strong start, with recycling up 26% over the previous source-separated system.

However, the town reminds residents that plastic bags should not be included with recyclables as they can jam and damage the machinery that sorts the recyclables.

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Clean plastic bags should be brought back to the store for recycling otherwise, they should be placed with regular trash.

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