Recycling

* * RECYCLING ALERT * *

Due to the lack of end market recycling, we will NO longer be able to accept retail plastic bags as part of our recycling program. Retail plastic bags will now need to be placed with your trash – or returned to your local retailer for recycling – THANK YOU for your cooperation on this matter.

Single Stream Recycling

What is single stream recycling?

Single stream recycling allows both residential and commercial recyclers to place all recyclables into one bin, regardless of material type. This makes recycling easier for the consumer and increases participation throughout the community.

What are the benefits of a single stream system?

Simplifying the process results in higher consumer participation, more recyclables collected, and less waste in our landfills.

How is single stream waste sorted?

Tennis Recycling, L.L.C. sorts single stream waste using its state-of-the-art separating system. It is designed and built around the unique needs and requirements of the community and specific materials it recycles. This system processes and separates all recyclables into reusable end products.

How does it work?

Once collected, materials are delivered to our Recycling Facility located in St. Paul Park, MN to be processed in our single stream recycling facility.

Tips for curbside recycling

  • Be sure to put your materials out by 6am on your normal trash day.
  • Please prepare materials correctly and only include items accepted through our program. Including additional materials makes processing more costly.
  • Please avoid breaking glass! Glass shards are difficult to sort by color, and even more difficult to market.
  • Place all your recyclables loosely into your cart. No need to bag them, except for shredded paper and linens.

Commercial Customers

  • We offer commercial single sort and cardboard only recycling

Please Recycle These Items

PLASTIC AND METAL

  • Clean #1-#7 plastic bottles, tubs and containers, landscape edging, plastic toys (Except Styrofoam)
  • Aluminum cans
  • Aluminum foil (clean only)
  • Steel (tin) cans
  • Rinsed motor oil bottles
  • Empty aerosol cans (no caps)
  • Scrap metal, pot and pans with handles removed (household quantities)

GLASS

  • Glass bottles and jars of any color (please avoid breaking glass; remove and recycle metal lids)

PAPER

  • Office paper (including computer, copier, plain fax paper, pastel colored paper (please, NO wrapping paper, neon or other bright paper)
  • Newspapers and newspaper inserts (NO PLASTIC BAGS)
  • Magazines and catalogs
  • Shredded Paper (enclosed in sealed paper bag)
  • Junk mail (please open your mail to remove any promotional stickers, credit cards, membership cards, or other non-paper items)

CARDBOARD AND PAPERBOARD

  • Corrugated cardboard (please remove all materials, packing and other items inside boxes, no need to break-down packing boxes)
  • Brown paper grocery bags
  • Pizza boxes (please clean food particals and grease from box)
  • Paperboard (cereal, cake, beer, soda, snack and chip boxes, clothing boxes, frozen food boxes)

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

  • Plastic bags
  • Black Take Out Containers
  • Ceramics
  • Corks
  • Cups – Paper and plastic
  • Deli Containers
  • Dishware
  • Disposable Dinnerware
  • Food Storage Bags
  • Gift Wrapping Paper
  • Glass Cookware
  • Hoses
  • Household Garbage
  • Light bulbs
  • Mirrors
  • Napkins
  • Pottery
  • Produce containers
  • Soiled Paper
  • Styrofoam
  • Window glass
  • Vinyl Siding

PRINTABLE BROCHURES

Follow these links for more information about your area.

City of Birchwood
City of Hastings
City of Oak Park Heights

City of Falcon Heights Recycling
City of Maplewood Recycling
West Lakeland Township