The following are items accepted at Grinnell's Recycling Center:

• White/Colored Papers - junk mail, school papers, envelopes, soft-covered books and hard-covered books. (It is not necessary to remove staples or cellophane from window envelopes.)
• Newspapers/Magazines - includes glossy inserts and phone books
• Shred Paper - in a closed brown paper bag (not acceptable if in a plastic bag)
• Plastics - numbers 1 & 2 - no lid or lid attached
• Glass food & beverage containers - all colors, labels can stay on *
• Tins (magnetic) - cans and foil
• Aluminums (non-magnetic) - pop cans, cat food cans and foil
• Cardboard - corrugated, cereal/tooth paste/shoe boxes, cardboard egg cartons, brown paper bags - all must be flattened
• Motor Oil/Antifreeze - must be placed in original container with lid firmly affixed. Place it behind the dumpsters by the shop doors. 
• Batteries - See Battery Recycling for list of acceptable batteries - drop off at Public Service Department office or Drake Community Library (930 Park Street)

*Glass is currently accepted under a special grant program - further information posted at recycle center