Placitas Recycling Center

Reminder:

We can only accept #1 and #2 plastic.

When? 2nd & 4th Saturdays per month. 8 am–1 pm.

Where? Hwy. 165 across from Comcast Cable.

How? Newspaper: Remove kraft paper inserts (see below); no magazines or catalogs.

Brown grocery bags: Clean. Loose or bagged. Kraft paper inserts may be included.

Cardboard (corrugated only): Remove excessive tape or staples. Flatten boxes.

Aluminum: Clean cans, foil, plates. Loose or bagged.

Plastic: #1 (clear) and #2 (milk bottles) only. The center cannot accept any bottles that have contained hazardous substances like motor oil or pesticides.

Paper: White ledger; no junk mail. Loose or bagged.

Glass: Not yet.

Steel/tin cans: Not accepted. No market.

Polystyrene peanuts: Double bagged only; no block Styrofoam.

Recycle volunteers needed for two hours every six months. Call 867-3077 if you can help.

Visit their Web site at www.placitasrecyclingcenter.homestead.com.