Does recycling get picked up curbside in the USA?

Question

This is to settle a debate between my boyfriend and I.

In Canada we have a recycling truck that comes around the same day at the garbage truck to collect our recycling at the curb side.

Does everywhere in the USA have this service or do you have to take your recycling yourself to a recycling facility?

Thank

Answer 1

I don't even have curbside garbage pick up where I live. I have to haul my trash off to the "Recycling Center". Which is basically a mini dump. There are 3-4 dumpsters to throw trash in. Also there is a trailer for all recyclables.

Answer 2

Where recycling is concerned, it all depends where you live. Even in the USA, there are different laws and rules. We do have curbside pickup but it is usually on different days than the regular garbage and the plastic bins are yellow and green so that the recycling people know what it is. Again, it is different in various parts of our country.

Answer 3

I lived in an apartment with no curbside recycling service, but there was a center (at a school I believe?) just a few blocks down. Now I live in a house, and we do have curbside recycling. So your answer is yes and no... it just depends where you live (and probably how much you pay for taxes!)

Answer 4

Not all cities have this service. Some cities have very limited recycle facilities while others have mandatory recycling. Recycling is increasing, but some people have to put forth a big effort to recycle items.

Answer 5

this depends on where you live. my wife's family lives in western NY state it is mandatory. I live in WV there are many drop off points for recycling. In some places it is an option, however I in the past would put out my recycling until I saw the trash man just throw it in with the other trash

Answer 6

I stay in Denver and characteristic lived right here for many of my life. i'm unsure I understand what you're speaking approximately. some years in the past I lived in an place of abode development in-between strikes off of Colorado blvd. and 10th ave. and it had 2 hundred-plus gadgets, and had a recycling bin obtainable for all it relatively is inhabitants. this is probable only the development you reside in. additionally, you will discover that Denver is an relatively sparkling and "green" city. Take it from somebody who has been throughout united statesa. and different international places, Denver appears like paradise while in comparison with maximum places.

Answer 7

in my place, (new york) its the same as yours. Theres a day for recycling each week and a day for other garbage another day!

Answer 8

mine does. however it depends on your township i believe.