Useful Tips
You can be part of the solution by following these tips and resources.
Never bag recyclables in plastic - If you must bag, please use paper.
Sonoco Recycling computer scanners can identify anything larger than the palm of your hand, appx. 3” x 3”. Anything smaller should go into household trash.
Plastics coded #1, #2 & #5 are acceptable in curbside recycle bins.
UNCW Warehouse (Wilmington)
https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/services/sustainability/recycling/
Address: 5179 Lionfish Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403-5648
Accepts:
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Shredded paper - must be placed in a paper bag, secured at the top with a staple or small piece of scotch tape.
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All electronics that have a cord, take batteries, or charges. The only non acceptable electronics from the public are large appliances, refrigerators, lightbulbs, batteries, printer cartridges, CRT TVs (large TVs that are not flat).
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Mulch and pet food plastic bags (+ many other similar plastic bags)
Always remove bottle tops on milk containers.
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Plastic bottles with paper labels are acceptable as long as they are not contaminated with food or other similar substances.
Napkins are unacceptable for curbside recycling.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
As everyone is aware, the Full Shelf non-profit group organizes a valuable St. James Community service to collect provisions for the Food Pantry in Boiling Spring Lakes. Amongst the needed items listed, please include empty egg cartons when donating to the Full Shelf locations.
Chobani Yogurt recyclables
(This note pertains only to the 5.3 oz yogurt product line)
Chobani has a plethora of yogurt products available on our local market shelves, including the very popular 5.3 oz. Greek Yogurt containers. These containers (not the plastic labels) are designated as a #5 single serve plastic polypropylene and are acceptable in our curbside bins.
However, the container plastic wrapping is noted as a #1 polyethylene plastic film and is NOT acceptable by GFL/Sonoco in our curbside bins in Brunswick Co. The Conservancy has sources where we send #1 plastic film. Use the Contact page on our website for instructions to properly recycle this plastic. www.stjamesconservancy.org - Please note that NO PLASTIC FILM IS ACCEPTABLE IN OUR CURBSIDE BINS, as it jams up the Sonoco production lines.
Recycling containers for Tennis balls are located on all St. James Tennis courts.
Slightly stained pizza boxes without food waste can be recycled in curbside bins and other locations.
A recent EPA study found that recycling and reuse activities in the US accounted for 681,000 jobs and $37.8 billion in wages, including here in NC.
The 7 Types of Plastics