ESCANABA ­ –The City of Escanaba would like to remind residents about proper recycling practices to

help keep our community clean and environmentally responsible. By placing only

accepted materials in recycling cans, residents help reduce contamination and ensure

efficient processing at recycling facilities.

Items that CAN be placed in recycling cans include:

– Clean paper and cardboard

– Plastic bottles and containers

– Aluminum and steel cans

Please DO NOT place the following items in recycling cans:

– Plastic bags or plastic wrap

– Food waste or liquids

– Pizza boxes, or any other cardboard that isn’t clean

– Styrofoam

– Electronics, batteries, or hazardous materials

– Glass

Correct can placement on pick up day

– Cans out by 6:30am on scheduled pick-up day

– Cans 3 feet spaced apart from any other objects, (other cans, buildings, vehicles,

fences, poles, trees, mailboxes, etc.)

Improper placement of cans or improper items in recycling bins can cause delays and

increase costs for waste management. For a full list of acceptable recycling materials,

visit https://www.escanaba.org/publicworks/page/garbage-recycling

Need an Extra Recycle and/or Garbage Can?

Residents who require additional recycle and/or garbage capacity may request an extra

recycle and/or garbage can for a one-time fee of $65 each by calling the Utility

Department at 906-786-0552. There is no additional charge for weekly pickup of the extra can once it has been delivered.

Please call the Department of Public Works with any questions at 906-786-1842, or email us at kdubord@escanaba.org