The Bottom Line on Recycling Do's and Dont's
There is no single standard for recycling - every community sets their own.
Phone Books and Pizza Boxes are often not welcomed by recycling programs.
Not all plastic can be recycled. Look for the recycling symbol to be sure.
Did you know?
Your local community or trash pickup firm can usually advise on recycling regulations.
Do Recycle:
- High-quality plastics labeled with number one and two recycling symbols.
- Food and beverage containers, such as milk, soda, water, salad dressings, etc.
- Jars and canisters such as those used for peanut butter, soap, and aspirin bottles, etc.
- Mail, junk and otherwise, including brochures, fliers, white/light envelopes, etc.
- Aluminum, tin and steel cans, such as soda, beer, tuna, vegetable, etc.
- Printed paper such as newspaper, magazines, phone books, legal pads, etc.
Don't Recycle (usually):
Be sure to check with your local recycling officials, since some of the items below CAN be recycled in some communities.
- Plastic bags
- Newspaper delivery bags
- Styrofoam
- Lids from glass containers
- Pizza boxes
- Phone books
- Mirrors
- Aerosol cans
- Paint cans
- Wax paper
- Food-soiled paper
- Window glass
- Ceramics
- Light bulbs
- Microwaveable food trays
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Lisa we recycle in my house and my wife yells at me if I put something in the garbage can that should be put in one of the recycle bins.
Hi Lisa. Great tips. Landfills cannot continue to take recyclables.
Lisa, I often get questions on what a homeowner can recycle. GREAT list!
Lisa
Thanks for sharing the recycling tips.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
We have a nice recycle center around the corner that has lists of what can go where and there is a catch all for everything not on a list.
Lisa, what a great list for items to recycle. My wife constantly reminds me about getting all our cans to the recycle center.
Was just sharing with one our upcoming estate listings what could be taken where...good to pre-plan !
Lisa funny part is I am the opposite of George Souto I yell at Diane and we argue who is the better Recycler.... ironically first time in 1.5 years the Recycle Truck did not show up on our street...BTW no one to call:)))Voice mail and who knows whom you reached...Endre
Yes, different areas have their own rules about what is acceptable for recycling. I'm a little disappointed that glass is not recycled in my area.