| RECYCLE
Are you recycling correctly?
Help protect, improve and beautify our community
For years, Winters Bros. has been keeping Long Island beautiful and eco-friendly with our residential and commercial recycling programs. But we need your help. Improperly disposed materials have prevented our recycling program from operating at full efficiency. In some areas, up to half of the recyclables we’ve collected have been deemed unusable due to contamination. This substantially increases costs, as we need to find alternative solutions for these improperly disposed items.
Please check with your local municipality for the recycling program rules and list of acceptable recyclable items.
Success through a shared commitment
Use the Recycling Guide below to learn what can and cannot be recycled AND how to properly dispose of your recyclable materials. With your assistance, together, we can help protect, improve and beautify our community. Thank you!
Take a pass on glass
Glass recycling has come under increased pressure recently, and many municipal programs are no longer collecting curbside glass since it’s often heavily contaminated.
Moving forward, please bring NY-refundable glass materials to the bottle return section of a local grocery store or bring the items to a nearby drop-off center. If there are no drop-off centers available, please dispose of glass in your trash.
Proper Disposal of Lithium Batteries
With so many powered products found throughout today’s homes, it is important for consumers to understand how to properly dispose of lithium batteries to avoid potentially deadly fires. Right now, there is no universally recognized method for the disposal of lithium batteries, and protocols also vary from state to state. Contact your county or town for guidance, or talk to the environmental experts at Winters Bros.
Success through a shared commitment
Use the Recycling Guide below to learn what can and cannot be recycled AND how to properly dispose of your recyclable materials. With your assistance, together, we can help protect, improve and beautify our community. Thank you!
Take a pass on glass
Glass recycling has come under increased pressure recently, and many municipal programs are no longer collecting curbside glass since it’s often heavily contaminated.
Moving forward, please bring NY-refundable glass materials to the bottle return section of a local grocery store or bring the items to a nearby drop-off center. If there are no drop-off centers available, please dispose of glass in your trash.
Recycle today for a better tomorrow…
(Plastic
, 
& 
)
(Rinse & Clean)
(No Need to Tie or Bundle)
How to recycle:
Before you toss it in the recycling container…
What NOT to place in curbside recycling containers:
- Glass (bottles, jars, windows, mirrors)
- Cat litter
- Chemicals
- Household hazardous waste
- Contaminated paper products
- Dry cleaning bags
- Food waste
- Garbage
- Light bulbs
- Needles/syringes/sharp items
- Paint and paint cans
- Plates (plastic and ceramic)
- Plastic (
, 
, 
or 
) - Plastic shopping bags
- Plastic utensils
- Styrofoam
- Waxed paper
- Yard waste
- Drinking glasses
- Lithium ion batteries
Please check with your local hauler or your municipality for the rules and guidelines for recycling in your community.
Do your part. Be a good recycler!