What materials can you

recycle with GreenRock?

  • Plastics #1 - #7

  • Styrofoam

  • Glass

  • Metal food and drink cans

We accept all plastic items (#1-#7) including bags and styrofoam, all glass items, all metal food cans, and aluminum drink cans. There is no need to remove labels, bottle caps, etc., as they are taken care of during the recycling process! We can even recycle your miscellaneous items such as coat hangers, incandescent light bulbs, and plastic lawn furniture.

If it's plastic, glass, or metal we can probably take it! However, we currently do not accept paper, cardboard, or construction materials.

There is no need to separate your items, we just ask that everything is empty and clean!

You can identify the plastic type by the plastic number symbol or a number inside the chasing arrows, usually on the bottom of the container. Below are some examples of what plastics we accept.

There is no need to take off labels, bottle caps, etc.!

Plastics #1 - #7

Recycling symbols with numbers and plastic types, accompanied by description of common plastic items in each category.
A large pile of crumpled and discarded plastic bottles in various colors and sizes.
A person in a red and white striped shirt cleaning up empty plastic bottles, paper towels, and plastic bags on a table with various recyclables and trash.

Styrofoam

GreenRock goes beyond the standard recycling services by accepting materials that others won't, including Styrofoam, helping you divert more waste from landfills.

We’ll take your to-go cups, take-away containers, and plates!

A person recycling styrofoam cups, to-go containers, and fast food containers.

Glass

GreenRock recycles all types of glass, ceramics, and porcelain. This is a crucial step in transforming waste into GreenRock aggregate, creating sustainable materials for landscaping, construction, and other industries.

There is no need to take off labels, caps, etc.!

A pile of spilled and discarded glass bottles and jars on the ground next to trash bins.

FAQs

  • We accept all plastic items (#1-#7) including bags and styrofoam, all glass items, all metal food cans, and aluminum drink cans. We can even recycle your miscellaneous items such as coat hangers, incandescent light bulbs, and plastic lawn furniture.

    If it's plastic, glass, or metal we can probably take it! However, we currently do not accept paper and cardboard.

  • Paper

    Cardboard

    Dirty Items

    Plastic bags marked with a "do not recycle" symbol

    Wet or soiled plastic bags

    Construction Materials such as Vinyl Siding and PVC Pipe

    Pesticide or Herbicide Containers

    Electronics

    Pressurized Containers

  • While it’s not necessary to thoroughly clean your recyclables, giving them a quick rinse can make a big difference. It helps keep the recycling process more efficient and creates a cleaner, safer environment for our workers!

    Additionally, there’s no need to remove labels or bottle caps, as they are taken care of during the recycling process.

  • We currently service Statesboro, Georgia and surrounding counties. You can find more about our franchises here!

  • You can find some of our products at McKeithen's True Value Hardware located on US 67 in Statesboro, Georgia. You can also shop our online store here!