Recycle Right at Drop-Off Sites
How to Recycle
- Place only the following items in the recycling container.
- Items must be clean, empty, and dry.
- Place items loose in the container, Not in a plastic bag.
- Plastic caps should be left on or thrown away. Do Not place loose caps in the recycling container.
- Cardboard should be flattened.
- Items must be separated into appropriately labeled containers.
What Can Be Recycled
Paper and Cartons

- Paper
- Newspaper
- Magazines
- Food and beverage cartons
Cardboard

- Corrugated cardboard
- Toilet paper and paper towel rolls
- Cereal boxes
- Tissue boxes
Food and Drink Cans

- Food cans
- Beverage cans
Plastic Bottles, Jars, and Jugs

- Beverage bottles
- Kitchen, laundry, and bath bottles and jugs
- Milk and juice jugs
- Plastic food jars
Glass Bottles and Jars

- Glass bottles
- Glass jars
Drop-off Locations and Hours
Find convenience center hours and locations. All locations are open 24 hours with the following exceptions:
- Whitfield Park is only open Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. (Opens starting Saturday, June 7).
- Hillsboro High School is open Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closes at 5 p.m. in the Winter).
Convenience Centers
We have 4 convenience centers that also accept all recyclables, as well as, bulky items and household trash. To learn more about these centers, hours of operations, and acceptable items, visit convenience centers.