TAKE5 Recycling Program

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What is TAKE5 Program?

Take5 was developed by the City of Fort Lauderdale to improve the recycling collection program by eliminating contamination and increasing the quality of collected materials. This helps to keep the costs to our City as low as possible. Global and local contamination is a major issue of concern and now it is our time to do our part in Fort Lauderdale by recycling only the 5 acceptable items.

Items You Can Recycle

Paper
  • Newspaper
  • Envelopes
  • Junk mail
  • Phone books
  • Brochures
  • Magazines
  • Ream wrappers
Cardboard
  • File folders
  • Poster board
  • Frozen food boxes
  • Cardboard boxes
  • Milk cartons
Plastic
  • Milk jugs
  • Water/Soda containers
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Detergent
Metal
  • Aluminum cans
  • Food cans
Glass
  • Beverage containers
  • Glass food jars

What is Contamination?

Contamination occurs when garbage and non-recyclable materials are placed in recycling carts with good recycling materials.

What Can't Be Recycled?

  • Appliances
  • Batteries
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Christmas Lights
  • Coat Hangers
  • Diapers
  • Electrical Cords
  • Food Waste
  • Food Wrap
  • Garden Hoses
  • Plastic Bags
  • Polystyrene
  • Rubber Balls
  • Sports Equipment
  • Stuffed Animals
  • Syringes/Razor Blades
  • Tires
  • Wood/Yard Waste