What is #6 white block foam?

The CHaRM accepts #6 white block foam, the kind typically used to package computers, TVs, wine, etc.

NO

• Food-grade foam (to-go boxes, meat trays, disposable cups, etc.)
• Tape
• Bubble wrap (Bring to a mail service store for reuse, see “Peanuts.”)
• Any foam other than #6, or any color other than white
• Moisture
• Peanuts (Bring them to a mail service store for reuse. See our online Guide to Hard-to-Recycle Materials for locations at www.ecocycle.org/htrg.)

Recycling paper shopping bags

These bags are great for reuse or for use as a gift bag, but if they're too worn, they can be recycled with your corrugated cardboard (including white, colored, glossy or non-glossy bags). Remove all non-paper handles (string, etc.). Bags are recyclable at the curb in the city of Boulder.

"Kraft" and Tyvek envelopes

Kraft envelopes are not recyclable; however, they are great for reuse. Choose white or pastel envelopes instead.

Tyvek envelopes can be recycled through Tyvek's recycling program. From the upper right hand corner of this page, click on "Select the Hard-to-Recycle Material" and select Tyvek envelopes for more details.

Wrapping paper recycling

For ONE MONTH only, Dec. 26th- Jan. 31st.

Wrapping paper will be accepted at the Longmont and Boulder Drop-off Centers in the boxes marked "Paperboard.” Please DO NOT put wrapping paper in with your curbside materials. This material will be accepted for one month only as it is a very low-grade material and normally considered a contaminant in the recycling bin because of its high clay and ink content and low fiber content. For this reason, we strongly urge the use of wrapping paper alternatives (see Holiday Guide, p. 3). If you do receive wrapped gifts from friends and family this holiday season, we suggest you save and store ribbons, bows and wrapping paper and reuse them again next year before recycling.