How to Get Rid of Materials . . .

Ten Tips -- How to Recycle Right

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1 On collection day, place your containers curbside without blocking the sidewalk. Containers should be at least 3 feet away from other containers, trees, mailboxes, posts, parked cars and other obstacles so that they are easily accessible.  

No Pizza Boxes

2 Do NOT put food, liquids, or food-stained cardboard into the recycling bin. Paper plates, paper cups, ice cream containers and juice boxes go in the trash. 

No Plasticware

3 Do NOT put plastic straws, cups, bowls, plates, knives, forks, or spoons into the recycling bin.  

 

Disposable containers and packaging are generally made of polystyrene (plastic #6). Polystyrene is a low-value plastic; it is expensive to recycle. Laconia only accepts plastics #1-5.

No Plastic Bags

4 Do NOT put plastic bags or plastic wrap in the recycling bin.

 

Plastic bags tend to jam the sorting machinery. This can damage the conveyors and create hazardous conditions for sorters.

 

Keep an eye on the “Laconia Links” newsletter to find out when local non-profit groups plan to collect and recycle soft plastics.

Cap to Trash and Bottle to Recycling

5 Bottles and jars can be recycled but caps and lids go in the trash.

 

Plastic # 1-5 are recyclable. Glass, regardless of color, can also be placed in the recycling bin.

Recycle Clean Corrugated Cardboard

6 Recycle clean paper, box board and corrugated cardboard.

 

We do accept cardboard with tape on it with the recycling. However, if you have the chance to remove the tape, please add it to the trash.

Reduce

7 Reduce.

If you don’t need it, don’t get it. Whether its a bag at the supermarket or the plasticware that comes with take out food, let the cashier know if it’s unnecessary.

Reuse

8 Reuse.

Repurpose it or repair it. For example, a little sewing can often make clothing as good as new again. While it is not feasible to donate clothing via curbside collection, dry, mold-free clothing can be donated at the transfer station.

Compost

9 Compost.

Most food waste can be composted. Their nutrients can be returned to the soil. This is a great way to nourish your lawn or garden.

When in Doubt

1O When in doubt, throw it out.

 

Items such as wrapping paper and tin foil are not recyclable. Avoid “wish-cycling.” It can contaminate loads of good materials and cause them to be sent into the landfill.

Thank you for your support.  By recycling right, fewer loads of recyclables get rejected due to impurities.

How to Get Rid of  ______ by Material


This table outlines the procedure for the proper disposal of the various types of solid waste. Follow the embedded links for additional details.




TYPE OF MATERIAL

CURBSIDE PICK UP 

DROP -OFF FACILITIES/EVENT

BATTERIES

Household batteries such as AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt batteries 

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Rechageable batteries such as Lithium and Nickel Cadmium (Nicad)

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Lead Batteries contain hazardous waste

 

Household batteries can go with regular trash 

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No curbside option for rechargeable batteries

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No curbside option for Lead batteries


Household batteries can go to the Laconia Transfer Station

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Many local hardware stores will accept rechargeable batteries

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Lead Batteries are  accepted at  . . .

 Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Residents only (no businesses)

Bring proof of residency (such as a car registration or a utility bill).

or

Facilities that collect Hazardous Waste


BRUSH

Small amounts can go with regular trash

Hilliard Road Brush Dump

BULKY ITEMS

(metal and non-metal)

Purchase a “Bulky item” sticker per item. Call the DPW (528-6379) for a collection date. Attach sticker and leave item at the curb after 7:00pm the night before collection or before 6:00am on the morning of collection.

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NOTHING WITH FREON OR AMMONIA HYDROXIDE SHOULD BE LEFT CURBSIDE.


Bulky Items are accepted at the Laconia Transfer Station


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(THE CITY'S TRANSFER STATION CANNOT ACCEPT REFRIGERATORS THAT USE AMMONIA HYDROXIDE GAS AS A REFRIGERANT)



Christmas Trees

No curbside option


Laconia Transfer Station

or

Hilliard Road Brush Dump

or

In the month of January, there is a  designated area in the parking lot next to the intersection of Memorial Park Drive and West Street.


Clothing, Shoes and Textiles  (for donation to Apparel Impact)

No curbside option


Laconia Transfer Station

(Clothing for donation
 must be dry and free of mold.)

Construction/Demolition waste

No curbside option

Laconia Transfer Station


Electronics

No curbside option

Laconia Transfer Station

or 

may be recycled at certain local retail stores

or  

working electronics may be accepted by donation by certain non-profit groups

Fluorescent Bulbs


No curbside option
Many local hardware stores will accept fluorescent bulbs --both tubes and compact lamps
GlassPlace in Recycling BinLaconia Transfer Station

Hazardous Waste (residential only)



No curbside option

 Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Residents only (no businesses)


Bring proof of residency (such as a car registration or a utility bill).

or

Facilities that collects Hazardous Waste

Leaves

Special collection days in spring and fall

Laconia Transfer Station

Medication

No curbside option 
May be deposited into an unused medication dropbox located in the lobby of the Laconia Police Department at 126 New Salem Street. (open 24/7)

PAINT

Latex Paint


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Oil-Based Paint


Once cans of latex paint have been left open until the paint inside is thoroughly dried, they may be discarded as trash.

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No curbside option for oil -based paint


Thoroughly dried cans of latex paint may be discarded as trash at the Laconia Transfer Station.

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Oil Based paint is accepted at  

 Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Residents only (no businesses)

Bring proof of residency (such as a car registration or a utility bill).

or

Facilities that collect Hazardous Waste

Recyclables

  • No Plastic Bags
  • No Plastic #6-7

Picked up every other week. See the Pick Up Schedule and Collection Map for scheduling information.

Laconia Transfer Station

Tires

No curbside option


Laconia Transfer Station


Trash

  • Chip Bags
  • Food Waste
  • Food Wrappers
  • Juice Pouches
  • Napkins
  • Paper Towels
  • Pillows
  • Pizza Boxes
  • Plastic Bags
  • Plastic Silverware
  • Plastic Films, Shrink Wrap 
  • Plastic Toys
  • Plastic Caps, Lids
  • Rags
  • Stryrofoam
  • Tarps
  • Tissues
  • Wax Coated Containers (such as milk cartons)
  • Wrapping Paper

Picked up weekly. See the Pick up Schedule and Collection Map for scheduling information.

Laconia Transfer Station

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