The Bottom Line on Recycling Dos and Donts

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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12 Comments on Recycling Tips!

JUL
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Good reminder to be knowledgable about living softly on the earth.
11:49am • #1
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Lisa, very good list, In our area we are now allowed to put pizza boxes in with our clean greens!

 

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12:01pm • #2
759,133 Points 37 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lisa ....great post! We all need to do more!

Have a great day in Texas!
1:45pm • #3
JUL
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563,364 Points 10 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Lisa, they do a good job with recycling here in Southwest Florida. Now, we need to get everyone to participate! Enjoy your day!
3:57am • #4
494,719 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I thought I was pretty good on know what I should or shouldn't recycle. I cans see from reading this list, I wasn't as knowledgeable as I thought.

Great post!
6:18am • #5
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Good morning,

I like that phrase, living softly on the earth!
9:25am • #6
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Good morning Adrian,

Everything that can be added is a good thing!
9:25am • #7
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Good morning Rob,

It's so easy to do, it's just another habit to get into!
9:26am • #8
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Good morning Wayne,

Everyone pitching in makes a big difference!
9:26am • #9
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Good morning Joe,

It can be confusing, and every area is a little different in what they do and what is allowed - but, it's worth the effort!
9:27am • #10
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Hi Lisa.  Plastic should be the number one recycled item because of its long life.
1:45pm • #11
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Hello Conrad,

Yes, it's "dirt life" is well past my shelf life!
5:23pm • #12

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