Can incoming loads of recyclables be rejected?
Yes. Incoming loads of recyclables may be rejected or assessed a handling charge for the following reasons: 1. Incoming loads of paper or mixed containers with any quantity of hazardous, radioactive or infectious waste and/or loads containing in excess of 10% non-recyclable materials. 2. Incoming loads of paper will be rejected if they have excessive food, glass, ceramic or metal contamination, or contain greater than 10% non-recyclables. 3. Incoming loads (usually paper) will be rejected if they are excessively wet or frozen. 4. Incoming loads of mixed containers will be rejected or assessed a “Lost Revenue Charge” when found to contain excessive amounts of broken glass, determined visually and by the weight of the recyclable material in the load (see below for standard weight limits). 5. Incoming loads of mixed containers may be rejected or a charge may be assessed for the presence of other contaminants in excess of 10%, such as scrap metal, non-recyclable glass, food waste, plastic
