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Monthly ReCo Picks

November2026 CollectionNon-perishable food collection in November

Non-Perishable Food

ReCo Pick bag
Use your ReCo Pick bag

Place sealed, shelf-stable, unexpired food in the ReCo Pick bag for collection.

Accepted materials

  • Sealed Food
  • Shelf-Stable Food
  • Unexpired Food
View Non-Perishable Food guide
Bonus: Candy & Yard Signs

Place candy in a separate grocery-sized bag, then place that bag inside your black waterproof bag for pickup. Remove metal stakes from yard signs and place the signs beside your black waterproof bag.

December2026 CollectionUsed kitchenware accepted in December

Used Kitchenware

ReCo Pick bag
Use your ReCo Pick bag

Place accepted used kitchenware in the ReCo Pick bag for collection.

Examples

  • Pots & Pans
  • Utensils
  • Small Kitchenware
View Used Kitchenware guide
Bonus Materials

Used toys may be placed in a bag or box up to 30 gallons and set beside your black waterproof bag for pickup. Place wrapped candy in a separate grocery-sized bag inside your black waterproof bag. Remove metal stakes from yard signs and place the signs beside your black waterproof bag.

January2027 Collection Holiday decorations accepted in January

Holiday Decor

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Use your ReCo Pick bag

Place accepted holiday and seasonal decorations in the ReCo Pick bag for collection.

Accepted decorations

  • Ornaments
  • Tabletop Decor
  • Wall Hangings
  • String Lights
  • Other Holiday Decor
View Holiday Decorations guide
Bonus: Clothing Hangers

Stack usable, unbroken hangers neatly in your own bag that is 13 gallons or smaller and place it next to your black waterproof bag. Do not place hangers in the ReCo Pick bag.

View Clothing Hangers guide
February2027 Collection Scrap metal accepted in February

Scrap Metal

ReCo Pick bag
Use your ReCo Pick bag

Place accepted scrap metal in the ReCo Pick bag for collection. All items must fit inside the bag.

Examples

  • Keys
  • Pipes & Valves
  • Electrical Wire
  • Metal Hardware
  • Faucets
View Scrap Metal guide
Bonus: Reusable Totes & Bags + Plastic Cards

For reusable totes, use one tote to neatly contain the others, then place it inside your black waterproof bag. Place accepted plastic cards in a separate grocery-sized bag or smaller and place that bag inside your black waterproof bag. Do not place either bonus material in the ReCo Pick bag.

March2027 Collection
Books for ReCo Pick collection in March

Books

ReCo Pick bag
Use your ReCo Pick bag

Place new and gently used books in good condition, with intact covers and bindings, in your ReCo Pick bag for collection.

Accepted books

  • Hardcover Books
  • Softcover Books
  • New or Good-Condition Used Books
View Books guide
Bonus: Paper Bags

Stack clean, intact grocery, retail, gift, or takeout paper bags no more than 8 inches high and place the stack inside your black waterproof bag for pickup. Do not put paper bags in the ReCo Pick bag.

View Paper Bags guide