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with the Why recycle? Recycling doesn't just make sense. It two-bin makes a huge difference to our environ- ment. By recycling right, we can protect system our natural resources, our environment, and our quality of life. Need another bin? Residents who have too many recyclable items for their container(s) are asked to put the extra items in a bag placed on top of the recycling bin, or beside the bin if there is no room on top. If you require a replacement or addi- tional bin, please call us at one of the numbers listed below.

Solid Division 1990 Tomoka Farms Road Port Orange, FL 32128 volusia.org/recycle West Volusia 386-943-7889 Daytona Beach 386-257-6021 New Smyrna Beach 386-423-3862 Osteen 386-574-0598 Fax number 386-947-2955 Recycling Education 386-943-4905

Recycling is our future Two-bin recycling system The second bin may be used for: Volusia County's Solid Waste Division • Aluminum and cans distributes two recycling bins to each • Glass bottles household in unincorporated areas. • Plastic bottles coded 1 & 2 Two bins enhance our recycling program by improving the quality of what is recycled. Let's get back to the basics.

Helpful hints Remove caps from plastic and glass bottles and place in bin. Please use one bin for paper Rinse plastic containers that may materials including: have held toxic or contaminated mate- • Newspaper and inserts rial before placing them in the recycle bin. • Phone books, junk mail and magazines Rinse cans and jars to reduce odor • Mixed residential paper and discourage pests, such as ants, from • Cardboard, including corrugated, invading your bin. cereal boxes, drink and snack No Styrofoam or plastic bags, please! boxes. When in doubt, throw it out! Helpful hints Fold large cardboard boxes to 4 feet Single-bin system by 4 feet. If you have only one recycling bin, Do not tie or bundle flattened please place your bottles and containers cardboard boxes. in the bottom of the bin. Put paper materials in a paper grocery bag and Remove liners from food boxes. place the bag on top of the other items.