250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-2.15

Current through October 15, 2024

Section 250-RICR-140-20-2.15 - Recyclable Materials

A. For the purpose of defining those components which must be segregated from the municipal solid waste, the following materials are defined as recyclable:

1. Metals

a. Aluminum & tin cans, foil and pie plates

b. Scrap metal

c. Empty aerosol cans

d. Empty paint cans

e. White goods

2. Glass

a. Glass bottles and jars

3. Cartons

a. Milk, juice and asceptic drink cartons and boxes

4. Plastics

a. HDPE plastic bottles and jugs with a #2 recycling symbol on the bottom, excluding tubs. Examples include milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, etc.

b. PETE plastic containers with a #1 recycling symbol on the bottom. Examples include soda and juice bottles, etc.

5. Paper

a. Mail

b. Magazines

c. Catalogs

d. Phone books

e. Paper books

f. Writing paper

g. Corrugated cardboard

h. Paperboard. Examples include shoe boxes, cereal boxes and toilet paper rolls.

i. Newspapers

6. Textiles

a. Towels

b. Linens

c. Clothing

d. Cloth scrap

e. Stockings

f. Rags

g. Belts

h. Handbags

i. Shoes, excluding women's heels.

7. Organics

a. Leaf and yard waste.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-2.15

Amended effective 4/22/2020