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1. Do items need to be inside a bag?

Place all items in a bag or box and made sure they are marked "Simple Recycling."  Please note, Simple Recycling is not longer providing bags so please use your own bag or box and make sure you mark them "For Simple Recycling." Then call 866/835-5068 or email info@simplerecycling.com to schedule a pickup.  You can leave the items on your porch just make sure they are clearly marked for Simple Recycling.  Please note, anything without a label will not be picked up.

2. Can I put the clothing and other items the Canton recycling cart with my other recycling?

No, the clothing and household discards can not be placed in your curbside recycling cart.  To recycle those items, call Simply Recycling and schedule a home pickup. 

 Here's how the new process works:

Step 1: Residents can schedule pickups online at www.simplerecycling.com  or you can call customer service at 866-835-5068.  

Step 2: Place your items outside your front door by 7:30 am on your scheduled pickup day.  Make sure all items are bagged and tagged for Simple Recycling.

Step 3: A Simple Recycling truck will collect the bags and recycle the items for reuse.

Please note, only items placed inside the bags or tagged with Simple Recycling labels will be collected. Simple Recycling will not pick up anything left outside of the bag or untagged.

To view a list of acceptable items visit: www.canton-mi.org/1061

3. What day will Simple Recycling pick up my stuff?

Residents are required to schedule a pickup.  Here's how the process works:

Step 1: Residents can schedule pickups online at www.simplerecycling.com  or you can call customer service at 866-835-5068.  

Step 2: Place your items outside your front door by 7:30 am on your scheduled pickup day.  Make sure all items are bagged and tagged for Simple Recycling.

Step 3: A Simple Recycling truck will collect the bags and recycle the items for reuse.

Please note, only items placed inside the bags or tagged with Simple Recycling labels will be collected. Simple Recycling will not pick up anything left outside of the bag or untagged.

To view a list of acceptable items visit: www.canton-mi.org/1061

4. Will my Simple Recycling items be picked up by GFL?

No, there will be a separate Simple Recycling truck that will pick up your designated bags/items from your porch after you schedule a pickup.

Here's how the new process works:

Step 1: Residents can schedule pickups online at www.simplerecycling.com  or you can call customer service at 866-835-5068.  

Step 2: Place your items outside your front door by 7:30 am on your scheduled pickup day.  Make sure all items are bagged and tagged for Simple Recycling.

Step 3: A Simple Recycling truck will collect the bags and recycle the items for reuse.

Please note, only items placed inside the bags or tagged with Simple Recycling labels will be collected. Simple Recycling will not pick up anything left outside of the bag or untagged.

To view a list of acceptable items visit: www.canton-mi.org/1061

5. Does Simple Recycling take furniture?

Simple Recycling will take small furniture items (that one man can carry) as long as the pieces are in good/usable condition.

6. Is there a limit on how much stuff Simple Recycling will take?

No, as long as the items are listed on the acceptable collection list and fit inside a bag or are marked with a Simple Recycling tag they will be accepted.

7. Will Simple Recycling provide me with a tax receipt?

No, Simple Recycling is not a nonprofit organization. If you would prefer to donate your items to a charity and receive a tax receipt, Simple Recycling recommends using www.DonateStuff.com.

8. What items will Simple Recycling accept for pick up?

Items acceptable for collection include:
• Men, women and children’s clothing
• Coats and Jackets
• Jewelry
• Shoes
• Purses
• Hats
• Toys
• Pictures
• Mirrors
• Blankets
• Drapes/Curtains
• Pillows
• Sleeping Bags
• Small Furniture
• Small Appliances, such as toasters, microwaves and coffee makers
• Irons
• Radios
• Lamps
• Hairdryers
• Tools
• Silverware
• Dishes
• Pots/Pans
• Glasses
• Backpacks

9. What items will Simple Recycling NOT accept for pick up?

Items Simple Recycling CANNOT collect include:
• Large Appliances
• Large Furniture
• Tires
• Paint
• Carpeting
• Mattresses
• Hazardous Waste
• Traditional Recyclables such as metal, glass and paper