Town of Long View issued the following announcement on Mar. 27.
A message from Republic Services:
Due to health and safety concerns, Republic Services will only pick up garbage/recycling that has been placed in the designated bins. Items and/or bags that are not placed in the designated bins, will not be picked up.
RECYCLING:
Acceptable recycling items:
*All plastic bottles and containers (#1- #7)
*Wide-mouth plastic containers & lids
*Rigid plastics
*Mixed paper, newspapers with inserts, junk mail
*Computer paper, office paper, colored paper, envelopes
*Gift wrapping paper (without foil backing)
*Magazines, telephone books, paperback books
*Cardboard, gift boxes, shoe boxes (flattened)
*Pizza, cereal & food boxes (no food debris)
*Milk and juice cartons & boxes (must be empty)
*Aluminum cans, steel cans (including lids)
*Aluminum foil (no food debris)
*Glass bottles & jars (all colors)
*Empty aerosol cans (no paint cans)
Unacceptable Recycling Items:
*Plastic bags, plastic film or wrap
*Polystyrene foam
*Waxed cardboard
*Rubber or tires
*Hazardous waste, electronics & paint
*Glassware or light bulbs
*Clothing or fabric
*Household garbage or food waste
*Batteries
*Ropes, hoses, tarps, or wire
*Medical syringes
Properly prepare your recyclables by rinsing and flattening (if possible). Do not bundle or bag. Plastic lids, bottle caps and labels are OK to leave on.
Original source: https://www.ci.longview.nc.us/single-post/2020/03/27/A-Message-from-Republic-Services-Items-not-placed-in-designated-bins-will-not-be-picked-up
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