Garbage & Recycling
Transfer Station Hours
The Summit transfer site is open year-round on Saturdays from 8 AM - 4 PM. During the months of June, July, and August, it is also open Wednesdays from 4 - 7 PM.
Douglas County Recycling Guidelines
A simple guide to what can and cannot be placed in recycling containers.
What IS Recyclable
Only the items listed below should be placed in recycling containers. Food containers must be clean and free of dirty food products.
Plastic Bottles & Containers
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic jugs
- Plastic tubs
- Only plastic items with a #1, #2, or #5 recycling symbol
Food & Beverage Cans
- Metal cans
- Aluminum cans
- Steel cans
- Tin cans
Glass Bottles & Containers
- Glass bottles
- Colored glass bottles
- Glass jars
- Glass tubs
Paper, Flattened Cardboard & Paperboard
- Newspaper
- Printer/office paper
- Junk mail
- Cardboard (flattened)
- Paperboard
- Paper bags
- Paper books
- Magazines
- File folders
- Notebook paper
Important:
Please do not throw anything else in the recycling containers, as it contaminates the load.
What Is NOT Recyclable
These items are commonly found in recycling containers, but they should not be placed there.
Plastic Bags & Containers
- Plastic bags & film
- Clear plastic wrap
- Bubble wrap
- Chip & cereal bags
- Plastic mulch bags
- Pellet stove bags
- Plastic containers with no recycle number
- Plastic items with a #3, #4, #6, or #7 recycling symbol
Food & Beverage Containers
- Styrofoam
- Food and garbage
- Liquids
- Foam cups/containers
- Plastic “to-go” food containers
- Foam egg cartons
- Packing peanuts
Household Items
- Decorative glass
- Mirrors
- Ceramics
- Window glass
- Metal/plastic hangers
- Electrical cords
- Christmas lights
Paper Towels & Soiled Items
- Paper towels
- Kleenex
- Dirty pizza boxes
- Diapers
- Old dirty clothing
- Coated paper containers
- Tissue paper
Reminder:
Only items shown in the “What IS Recyclable” list can be recycled.
Douglas County Recycling Program: (715) 635-2197