RECYCLING PROGRAM

TO RECYCLE THESE ITEMS:

Batteries	Cell phone and cordless tool batteries weighing 2 pounds or less
Newspaper	Place in newspaper container. Do not put string or brown bags into container.
Magazines, Catalogues, Phone Books	Mix in with the newspapers - this constitutes the "Maine Mix". Please, no manila envelopes or file folders, no plastic or junk mail
Tin and Aluminum Cans	CLEAN and place in the plastic bins. Labels may be left on.
#2 Plastic	CLEAN milk jugs and other #2 plastics only may be placed in plastic bin. NO YOGURT CONTAINERS.
Glass Bottles and Jars	Clean and place in plastic bins. NO WINDOW GLASS, POTTERY OR CRUSHED GLASS.
Cardboard	Please flatten boxes and place in cardboard container. PLEASE REMEMBER TO REMOVE ALL STYROFOAM OR OTHER PACKING MATERIAL.
Brush	Homeowners may bring brush. No leaves or grass cuttings
Non-alkaline Rechargeable Batteries	Under 2 lbs may be dropped off with the attendant for free recycling.
Tires	Under 16" Without Rims Two rimless tires under 16" in diameter may be dropped off at the transfer station per household per week at $1/tire.

Batteries, Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid
Batteries, Motor Oil and Transmission Fluids may be taken to Totman Enterprises, Inc. on New England Road. Call to make arrangements for drop-off at 342-4346, 322-8182 or visit http://www.totmans.com for more information. Motor oil and transmission fluids must be free of contaminents. Batteries cannot be leaking fluid.
Clothing
Old clothing can be dropped off during store hours at the Thrift Shop on High Street in Belfast or at Goodwill in Belfast (338-8363) or Rockland (594-2419).
Hazardous Materials
Call the Searsmont Town Office at 342-5411 for more information.
White Goods
Old metal white goods : stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners and freezers, may be taken to Soohey's Garage on Route 3(244 Belfast Augusta Rd. West), Searsmont, during normal business hours. There is a charge for items containing freon. Telephone 342-5267