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Waste Disposal and Recycling System
Freeport uses two waste haulers, Gills Freeport Disposal (815-233-5644) and Moring Disposal (815-233-9216). Please contact the hauler to determine which one serves your area. Waste Disposal
Stickers can be purchased at the following locations: Moring Disposal - phone 815-233-9216 (open 7:00 am to 4:30 pm)
Gill's Freeport Disposal - phone 815-233-5644 (open 7:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Recyclable Item Preparation Requirements You may put out all of the recyclables which are accepted by your hauler (see list below), placed at curb the evening before your pickup day. All materials may be co-mingled in your recycling bin. All residences must have a recycling bin at the curb to help the driver identify your stop for recycling collection. Additional bins are available at Freeport Recycling Center for $12.00. Metal Products/ Tin and Aluminum Cans/ Formed Containers: i.e. pie tins and foil products. Rinse completely and place lids inside cans. Labels do not have to be removed. Glass Jars and Bottles only: Rinse and remove lids. Labels do not have to be removed. Plastic Jugs and Bottles: Containers with the numbers 1 through 7 on the bottom. Rinse and remove lids. Labels do not have to be removed. Containers free of any liquids only. Newsprint: Bundle, bag or place in bottom of your bin. Junk Mail: Includes envelopes, fliers, brochures, bill stubs, and advertisements in bills, old papers, all white and colored papers. Brown Kraft Paper Bags: Grocery, shopping, lunch bags, etc. Corrugated (Cardboard Boxes): Break down, bundle or neatly stack in manageable sizes not to exceed 3' square. Other Cardboard: Food boxes such as cereal, baking goods, hamburger helper, macaroni, pasta type boxes, clothing boxes, shoe boxes, toy and game boxes, etc. Beverage cartons, i.e. 6 pack carriers Plastic grocery bags are unacceptable with curbside recycling, therefore, it is preferred that you use paper bags for any separation or extra items. |
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