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Do I need to rinse my recycling before putting it out for collection?
Do I need to rinse my recycling before putting it out for collection?

Find out if recycling needs to be cleaned before being placed at the curb.

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Written by City of Pinellas Park
Updated over a week ago

Yes. A light rinse helps remove contaminates from the recyclables. Clean material has more value. Rinsing will also reduce odor buildup in your recycling container.

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