Recycling Tips

We are sustainably conscious and environmentally responsible, that’s why in this section, we provide recycling tips and what items are recyclable. We not only conduct business locally, we live here. Which is why we’ve built our own recycling and recovery facility to help the cause of saving our land, rather than filling landfills. We started recycling even before it was a law, because it means that much to us.

Recycling Corner

  • Looking for something to do this weekend?

    Why not plant a tree and support your local garden center. Whether in remembrance or in honor of some­one you love, or simply to spruce up your yard, you can help save the environment at the same time. Over its’ lifetime, it will sequester over a ton of carbon dioxide!

  • A Fun Bee Fact.

    If you want to find the sweetest watermelon of the bunch, look for the bee kisses – linle brown blemishes or scabs on the melon’s green rind. The more bee kisses, the more succulent a watermelon tastes. Just one more reason to help save the bees!

  • Holiday Recycling Challenge: How little waste can you create this holiday season?

    Ideas to help: Buy items with little packaging; Go to your local thrift or antique store and recycle up; buy a fake tree or replant a tree if you use a real tree; use last years holi­day cards as gift tags. What other ideas do you have that you can share with the community? Post your thoughts on our Facebook page HERE.

  • Gift Wrap & Gift Bags.

    Look for recyclable gift wrap and bags when wrapping a gift. You can also reduce waste by using decorative boxes that don’t require wrapping that can be recycla­ble. A lot of gift wrap is not recyclable because of the coating on the paper, which is often shiny and laminat­ed. Also consider using old newspapers, or reuse paper and bags rather than discarding after one use.

  • How do I dispose of packing material?

    Styrofoam popcorn and pieces must be bagged and double tied to ensure they make it to the garbage facility. They are not recyclable. Full size pieces of paper and cardboard boxes, if not soiled, can be recycled. Boxes must be broken down.

  • Can I Recycle Shredded Paper?

    NO. Shredded paper either ends up on the side of the road, gets caught in the recycling machinery or, if it gets wet, it turns into pulp. Rather, look for local shred­ding events to take your papers and have it safely shredded and recycled. Or if you have to throw it out, double bag it and put it in your regular trash.

  • Always Remember!

    No food, liquids, straws, plastic cups and plastic dishware in the recycling bin. Compost all food and food-soiled paper when possible.

What Our Customers Are Saying

“Great customer service! Recently I messaged them with a question and they got back to me the same day and arranged for me to talk with Mark. He contacted me the very next day and answered all my questions knowledgeably and thoroughly. I was impressed with their awareness of all the issues around recycling.”

– Joan Z.I'm a janitor at a school which Barbato services, and when we had a problem with one of the dumpsters (a hole had rusted through and was leaking), Barbato was super polite on the phone, and a rep promptly came out and replaced the dumpster. Well done.

And when I had a question about recycling details (about whether plastics really need to be rinsed), Barbato responded promptly, politely, and informatively about the whys and what’s. Thank you Barbato! They do good work.”

– Sionainn M.
“I rented a 20-yard dumpster for the first time. I didn’t know anything about the process. Jim, the driver, not only dropped it off but he made sure it in just the right spot and showed me how to open and close the big heavy door properly. I called the office so many times with questions about what is and is not allowed in the dumpster. Terry and Elaine were always friendly and helpful. I also spoke with Carmen Jr and Carmen III, and they were both so informative and patient with me. Thank you Barbato Disposal!”

– Laura G.“Thank you for another great year of Service, Barbato’s Team!”

– Amanda C.
“Why not go local with the best guys around, the most consistent kindness; the guys who laugh as I run like a lunatic out when I see the truck and wait for me!”

– Caitlin M.“The best garbage service in my area.”

– Brenda Ellman
“Great customer service! Recently I messaged them with a question and they got back to me the same day and arranged for me to talk with Mark. He contacted me the very next day and answered all my questions knowledgeably and thoroughly. I was impressed with their awareness of all the issues around recycling.”

– Joan Z.
I'm a janitor at a school which Barbato services, and when we had a problem with one of the dumpsters (a hole had rusted through and was leaking), Barbato was super polite on the phone, and a rep promptly came out and replaced the dumpster. Well done.

And when I had a question about recycling details (about whether plastics really need to be rinsed), Barbato responded promptly, politely, and informatively about the whys and what’s. Thank you Barbato! They do good work.”

– Sionainn M.
“I rented a 20-yard dumpster for the first time. I didn’t know anything about the process. Jim, the driver, not only dropped it off but he made sure it in just the right spot and showed me how to open and close the big heavy door properly. I called the office so many times with questions about what is and is not allowed in the dumpster. Terry and Elaine were always friendly and helpful. I also spoke with Carmen Jr and Carmen III, and they were both so informative and patient with me. Thank you Barbato Disposal!”

– Laura G.
“Thank you for another great year of Service, Barbato’s Team!”

– Amanda C.
“Why not go local with the best guys around, the most consistent kindness; the guys who laugh as I run like a lunatic out when I see the truck and wait for me!”

– Caitlin M.
“The best garbage service in my area.”

– Brenda Ellman

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