Curbside Collection - Recyclables

The City of Cheyenne provides bi-weekly recycling service to all city residents.

What materials are allowed in my recycle container?

Recyclables must be dry, loose (not bagged) and include ONLY the following: 

• Paper products: newspapers, books, junk mail, magazines, etc. 
• Brown paper bags
• Clean cardboard (flatten & cut into 2'x2' pieces or smaller)
• Cereal Boxes
• Aluminum foil or tin cans - empty
• Plastic containers (#1, #2, #4 & #5)
• Glass food and beverage containers - brown, clear, or green - empty

What materials are NOT allowed in my recycle container?

Non-recyclables including, but not limited to the following: 

• Plastic bags and bagged materials (even if containing recyclables)
• Mirrors 
• Plexi-glass, flower pots, plastic totes
• Garbage
• Styrofoam
• Glass & metal cookware/bakeware  
• Light Blubs
• Ceramics
• Straws or fast food packaging
• Porcelains and ceramics
• Hoses, cords, wires
• Flexible plastics or film packaging and multi-laminated materials
• Food waste & liquids, containers containing such items
• Window or auto glass
• Coated cardboard (ex. juice boxes)
• Plastics #3, #6, #7 and unnumbered 
• Coat Hangers 
• Household appliances and electronics 
• Yard waste, construction debris, and wood 
• To-go boxes (even though they have a #5 on them) 
• Needles, syringes, IV bags or other medical supplies
• Textiles, cloth, or any fabrics
• Napkins, paper towels, tissues, paper plates, paper cups, and plastic utensils
• Propane tanks, batteries