Did you know that the majority of the mail you receive is recyclable?
DO RECYCLE all cardboard, paperboard, and paper in your blue bin including:
- Paper envelopes and their contents: No need to remove transparent film windows in envelopes, stamps, address labels, Post-It Notes, staples, paper clips or binder clips;
- Magazines and glossy cardstock (do remove plastic samples, stickers, or plastic wrap);
- Newspapers and brown filler paper; and
- 100% padded mailers (if in doubt, rip it in half to ensure there is no plastic inside).
Notes on shredded documents:
- Shredded documents must be placed in a clear plastic bag before placing in your blue bin. If EcoMaine can’t see what is inside, it will be trashed.
- For a fee, you can shred sensitive documents at UPS where they partner with Iron Mountain to destroy the material and then recycle the shredded output.
DO NOT RECYCLE:
- Paper with wax or foil coatings (but plastic coating is ok);
- Bubble mailers and envelopes padded with plastic;
- Junk credit cards or rewards cards (remove card and glue glob before recycling paper portion); and
- Adhesives, plastic tape and affixed packing slip sleeves.
REDUCE your junk mail by:
- Signing up for the "National Do No Mail" list at direct-mail.com/mail_preference;
- Subscribing to DMAchoice.org to decide what mail you want or don't want for a small fee of $2.00;
- Opting out of pre-screened offers for credit or insurance by calling 888-5-OPT-OUT (888-567-8688) or visiting www.optoutprescreen.com; and
- Opting out of catalogs that you don’t need by visiting ecomaine.catalogchoice.org for instructions on how to opt out of various catalogs that you receive on a regular basis.