Trash & Recycling

 

The City of Jefferson is committed to keeping our community clean and sustainable through services such as trash collection, providing multiple recycling options, household hazardous waste, spring clean up, and yard waste compost. Make your mark in the community by re-using, recycling, and reducing waste for a cleaner, greener Jefferson City.



Single Stream Recycling: 

What to Recycle:
These items can always be placed in your Single Stream Recycling Container. 

Paper	Cardboard	Plastics 1-5, 7	Metal
Office Paper	File folders	Water bottles	Aluminum beverage cans
Newspaper	Poster board	Take-out containers	Food cans
Envelopes	Shipping boxes	Soda bottles	Steel food containers
Junk Mail	(folded flat)	Detergent containers
Phone books	Frozen food boxes
Brochures	Cardboard boxes
Magazines	Milk cartons
Catalogs

What NOT to Recycle
NEVER place these items in your Single Stream Recycling Container.

Plastic packaging	Greasy boxes	Diapers	Yard Waste
Cell phones	Ceramics	Clothing	Electronics
Aerosol cans	Paint	Textiles	Light bulbs
Aluminum foil	Tissue	Garden hoses	Batteries
Food waste	Paper towels	Styrofoam	Medication
Mirrors	Napkins	Tires	Pesticide

How to Recycle
Ensure what is placed in the Single Stream Recycling container is recyclable. You can do this by eliminating contaminants and implementing  Empty. Clean. Dry. 
Empty - Make sure there is no food or product residue.
Clean - Empty recyclable containers should be rinsed of all remaining residue. 
Dry - Let containers dry before placing them in the container. 



Please click here for information on how to sign up for trash/recycling services, pricing, and to view the holiday pick up schedule.