Plano provides single-stream recycling collected weekly. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, glass, metals, and plastics #1-7. Materials must be clean and dry. Plastic bags, Styrofoam, and food-contaminated items are not accepted. Plano has been expanding its recycling program and educational outreach.
Plano's recycling program for city limits accepts single-stream recyclables including paper, cardboard, plastics #1 through #5, glass bottles and jars, and aluminum and steel cans. Recyclables should be clean, dry, and loose (not bagged) in the recycling cart. Contamination with food waste, plastic bags, styrofoam, or non-recyclable plastics may result in the hauler refusing to collect the bin. Texas state recycling goals may set diversion targets that influence local programs. The county may offer additional programs for composting, electronics recycling, and textile recovery. Check the Plano solid waste department website for accepted materials lists and special collection events.
Repeated contamination of recycling bins may result in service warnings and eventual loss of recycling service. Illegal dumping of recyclables carries fines of $250–$1,000.
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