TRRAC: Materials You Must Recycle

For handy reference, download our Multi-Family Resident's Guide to Recycling and our recycling do's and don'ts brochures.

Mixed paper

• Cardboard
• Newspaper / Inserts
• Magazines
• Unwanted mail
• Cereal boxes (remove liner)
• Paperback books
• Telephone books
• Computer and office paper
• Shredded paper
• All clean dry paper that tears

Commingled Materials

• Plastic narrow-neck bottles
• Glass bottles and jars
• Bi-metal (Steel/Tin) Cans
• Aluminum Cans and Foil Products

Yard Trim

• Grass
• Leaves
• Garden Trimmings
• Brush

Scrap Metal (all metal and predominantly metal items)

Our Scrap Metal Recycling brochure details how to recycle this material.

Examples of included items are:

• Refrigerators and Freezers
• Microwaves
• Stoves and Ovens
• Washers and Dryers
• Irons
• Toasters
• Tools and Toys
• Sinks
• Cooking Pots and Pans
• Shower Stalls
• Bicycles
• Grills
• Iron Furniture
• Aluminum Lawn
• Furniture
• Bed Frames
• Metal Cabinets
• Pipes and Rebar
• Humidifiers
• Window Air Conditioners
• Water Heaters
• Wire Clothes Hangers
• Aluminum Window
• Frames
• Aluminum, Steel, Iron, and Copper Items

Christmas Trees

Please remove all lights, garland and ornaments prior to recycling.

Note for Residents:

If you don't know if your property is recycling or what recycling services are provided to you, call your property management office.

Note for Property Managers:

On-site recycling services must be provided to residents for these materials. If you need assistance, contact TRRAC staff.

Why Recycle?

It's the law in Montgomery County. Recycling contributes to a cleaner and healthier environment, conserves energy, saves precious natural resources, and reduces the amount of solid waste sent to disposal facilities.

For more information:

TRRAC Multi-Family Recycling Program: 240-777-6400
Write to TRRAC

• Materials that must be recycled
• How do I recycle/dispose of...
• "Use It Again" Guide

• Order bins for your property
• Property Manager's Guide to Recycling
• Services and educational materials
• Annual Recycling Report Form
• TRRAC Newsletter
• Recycling Regulations
• Buy Recycled
• Waste Reduction Tips
• Awards for Outstanding Recyclers