Jefferson Parish starts recycling again

The big picture: Two drop-off sites open Saturday where residents can bring their recyclables.

• The sites are at 400 David Drive in Metairie and 6440 Lapalco Boulevard in Marrero.
• They're open from 10am to 2pm every Saturday.

Zoom in: You need a driver's license or utility bill to prove you live in Jefferson Parish.

How it works: Residents should clean recycling and put these items in bins.

• Glass bottles and jars.
• Cardboard.
• Aluminum, tin and steel cans.
• Plastics #1 and #2.
• Mixed paper.

The fine print: Don't bag recycling. The plastic bags clog the mechanical sorters.

By the numbers: Council members signed six-month contracts with Glass Half Full and Realcycle to operate the drop-off sites.

• The contracts are $14,999 each, according to Marie Fazio at NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune.
• Both companies already offer curbside recycling in the parish for subscribers.

What's next: Curbside recycling may return in Jefferson Parish, but leaders say they are ironing out details, such as whether residents will have to opt-in individually.

Go deeper:

• Full details about what's accepted.
• DIY recycling options.