The City of Crookston offers curbside collection of recyclables through Waste Management on the first Wednesday of the first full week of the month.

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If residents are still in possession of blue City of Crookston recycling bins, residents can keep them if they want to use as storage containers, otherwise they can drop them off at city hall or at the PW street shop. Where we have a trailer for sitting outside to put the bins on.

If you’re wondering what is recycling or how to recycle properly, check below to learn everything from recycling basics to expert tips.

Three Basic Rules - Stick to these three rules to recycle more efficiently and help ensure that everything in your recycling bin finds a second life

1. Recycle bottles, cans, paper and cardboard
2. Keep food and liquid out of your recycling
3. No loose plastic bags and no bagged recyclables

Recycling Guide - What Can Be Recycled?

Accepted in Your Bin - These items can go in your recycling bin, as long as they're clean and dry

1. Plastic Bottles & Containers - Recycle plastics by shape: bottles, jars, jugs and tubs. The "chasing arrows" symbol doesn't necessarily mean it's recyclable. Clean and dry containers, then put the cap back on before tossing in the bin.
2. Food & Beverage Cans - Recycle empty tin, aluminum and steel cans. 
3. Paper - Paper, newspaper and magazines are good to recycle. If paper is soiled or wet, compost it.
4. Flattened Cardboard & Paperboard - Flatten and recycle all cardboard and paperboard. Cardboard pizza delivery boxes without leftovers or liners should be recycled; but leftover crusts, cheese and other food should not.
5. Food & Beverage Containers - Rules for recycling milk cartons, juice boxes and food cartons vary by city, county and state. Check local recycling programs for options to recycle cartons. Make sure containers are completely empty to avoid contamination.
6. Glass Bottles & Containers - Clean and try glass containers before placing in bins.

Not Accepted in Your Bin - Try to reduce and reuse these items instead of putting them in the trash

1. No Bagged Recyclables - Do not bag recyclables. They must be loose in the bin. If you collect your recyclables in a bag, empty them directly into your cart and reuse the bag.
2. No Plastic Bags - Plastic bags are not accepted as part of curbside recycling programs - they get tangled in equipment and threaten worker safety. Do not bag recyclables as materials inside may not get recycled. Reuse plastic bags, or learn where you can recycle them at plasticfilmrecycling.org.
3. No Plastic Wrap & Film - Plastic wrap, bubble wrap, sandwich bags and freezer bags should not go in the recycle bin. Reuse whenever possible for presents, moving, or storage of similar items, or look for local options to recycle.
4. No Flexible Packaging - Flexible packaging like chip bags and juice or soup pouches cannot be recycled in curbside programs. This type of packaging is made from multiple materials preventing it from being recycled.
5. No Cups with Wax or Plastic Coatings - Cups with plastic or waxed coatings are not recyclable. The plastic lids should be trashed as well. Invest in and carry a reusable cup instead. 
6. No Polystyrene Foam & Plastic - Polystyrene foam, plastic "to-go" containers and cups are made of non-recyclable materials, and are not acceptable in the curbside recycling program. 

Other Materials - Typically not accepted for curbside pickup

1. No Tangling Items - Garden hoses, rope, leashes, wire, holiday lights, string and chains should never go in the recycling bin. "Tanglers" can wrap around equipment, endanger MRF workers and shut down entire recycling centers. If they are still in good condition, donate them.
2. No Dirty Diapers - Dirty diapers’ and pet waste’s yuck factor increase when they end up where they shouldn’t — the recycle bin! These materials will spoil all of the recyclables, turning the load to trash. Trash these instead and keep recyclables clean and dry.
3. No Household Items - Clothing, textiles, shower curtains, mini-pools, fencing and furniture don't go in the recycling. Put them in the trash bin if no other options are available.
   
4. No Medical Waste - Medical waste can pose a safety hazard and never goes in curbside recycling or waste bins. Needles are especially dangerous so dispose of them in a safe container like the MedWaste Tracker® box, or contact your local provider.No Garage Waste - Car parts, scrap metal, tires, filters, propane cylinders and the like are safety hazards if put in curbside recycling or trash bins. Check locally for special collection programs or take them to a local retailer or scrap recycler.

Residents may also drop off recyclables at the Transfer Station located on Ingersol Avenue and Foskett Street.