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531 15th Street Cody, WY 82414 (307) 587-3990 (307) 587-2958  1993-Cody’s recycling program be- gan and was operated out of two enclosed trailers at the Bob Moore Parking Lot.  1994-The program moved into a portion of the building at 602 15th Street.  1995-That entire building was obtained.  2001-The center begins staying open five days a week and the collection trailer is placed at Walmart.  2004-Cardboard collection containers were placed in commercial areas.  2005-A new automated baler is purchased to increase efficiency.  2008-#1 Plastics are accepted. By September all plastic bottles are accepted.  2010-An automated cardboard pick up route is put into place.  2012 - The Recycling Center moves to 531 15th Street.  2013-Tin cans are now accepted. Cody’s Recycling Timeline Recycling Center P.O. Box 2200 Cody, WY 82414 www.cityofcody-wy.gov City of Cody Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK---  Aluminum Cans (beverage cans only)  Tin Cans (magnetic; general- ly food cans)  Plastics bottles only) Please remove lids and rinse before recycling.  Corrugated Cardboard  Office Paper (white and pastel colored paper, envelopes, note paper)  Newspaper  Catalogs and Magazines  Phone Books What items are accepted? What items are NOT accepted?  Scrap Metal  Tires  Batteries  Household Trash  Non-corrugated Cardboard  Plastic Tubs  Light Bulbs  Green Waste  Used Oils  Paints and Stains  Other Hazardous Wastes  Glass  E-Waste Q. How can I dispose of tires? A. Tires are accepted at the Park County Landfill for a fee. Q. How can I dispose of green waste? A. The Park County Landfill does accept brush and clean wood for free. They also accept organics (grass, mulch, manure, chips, hay and wood) for a fee. Q. Will I be paid for my aluminum cans? A. Individuals are not paid. However the City does offer a program to the schools which allows individuals to donate their cans to a particular school. At the end of the school year the amounts are totaled and each school is paid $.25/pound for their cans. Other Resources: -Park County Landfill 587-2443 -Wyoming Solid Waste and Recycling Association http://www.wswra.com/ FAQs