July 2024
Not everything placed in a recycling bin can be recycled. Here are some things that do not belong.
Some Takeout Containers – Take-out and other cardboard containers with grease or leftover food particles do not get recycled. They can damage or contaminate other recyclable materials.
Plastic Bottle Caps – Plastic bottle caps are usually made using a type of plastic that can’t be recycled.
Paper towels, tissues and napkins are considered too contaminated to be recyclable
Some Paper Products – Paper towels, tissues and napkins are considered too contaminated to be recyclable. Boxes used for frozen foods can contain a coating that can’t be broken down properly in the recycling process.
Plastic Grocery Bags – These are not recyclable.
Wire Hangers – Most recycling facilities are not set up to deal with wire.
Ceramics – Broken dishes, coffee mugs and other ceramics belong in the trash.
Some Types of Glass – Pyrex baking dishes, light bulbs, mirrors and eyeglasses are among the glass items that should not be recycled.
Styrofoam – coffee cups, food containers and packing peanuts – cannot be recycled and does not biodegrade
Styrofoam – Styrofoam cannot be recycled and does not biodegrade. Try limiting your use of styrofoam coffee cups, food containers and packing peanuts.
Shredded Paper – Shredded paper can be a problem for recycling facilities since it is difficult to sort.
Some Drink Cartons – Only juice and other cartons with the recycling symbol on it can be recycled. The plastic coating on many containers make them unsuitable for recycling.
Colored Paper – Heavily dyed paper has been heat treated which can make it unrecyclable.
