Half & Half Carton
Question:
Hello again . . . I’ve re-read the response you sent me on Monday (about Nutter Butter cookie tray) to my first question, but what about this half & half carton? Is it recyclable? There is a recycling triangle, but there is no number. And when I go to the how2recycle.info website referenced next to the recycling triangle on the carton, it mostly says that it depends on our municipality’s waste hauler agreement. So, can I toss this carton into my recycling cart after I rinse it out?
City of Elgin’s Original Answer:
I believe cartons can be recycled, but have contacted Waste Management to double check. I will get back to you as soon as I get confirmation.
Kane County recently released its Green Guide 2024, that maybe worth reviewing if you haven’t already. Here is that link: https://www.kanecountyil.gov/Recycling/Documents/2024GreenGuideWeb.pdf.
City of Elgin’s Follow-up Answer:
Aseptic cartons like the ones used for milk or orange juice are acceptable for recycling curbside. They end up in the mixed paper.
Elgin Watchman clarification:
If you don’t know what “aseptic cartons” are, then you aren’t alone. We weren’t sure either, so we did a little research for you:
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You are invited to participate in The Elgin Watchman’s “To Recycle Or Not To Recycle?” community project for 2024 Elgin Earth Month. It is easy to do, and only takes you a few minutes. Everything is explained in our inaugural blog post. CLICK HERE to learn how.
