What are some products that we can recycle? What can't we?

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What are some products that we can recycle? What can't we?

Answer 1

Don't recycle any type of glass other than bottles.   It will just ruin the batch of glass.

Answer 2

Depends on your area. Some recyclable materials can't be, because the infrastructure isn't there.

For plastics, generally class 1 & 5(?) plastics are "universally" recyclable, but 2, 3, and 6+ are not.

For *non* recyclable items, medical waste, any otherwise recyclable container that contained what would be considered hazardous waste (i.e.: bleach bottles / automotive oil), etc.

For consumer type products, check with the recycle program in your town or city. THey can list for you *exactly* what they will take and won't.

Also, generally, despite being a paper product, high-gloss paper is *non* recyclable.

Enviro Tidbit: Photographic film and photos, like batteries and consumer electronics, are classified as "Hazardous Waste," and should *not* be disposed of in the general waste stream.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

well if you live in cali. you can recycle plastic bags with no wax on the inside and soda cans, paper, glass, cans from your pantry etc. but not styrofoam

Answer 4

anything with the recycle logo on it!

Answer 5

For plastics, 1 and 2 are ALWAYS recyclable.  

5 and 6 are commonly found, but are usually Styrofoam-like products and cannot be recycled...  they are found in nearly all 'hot cups' [whether they look and feel like paper or not], but most fast food places almost always use them instead of paper cups.  So just try to avoid them.

Some grocery stores now have 'reusing' centers for their plastic bags, so please participate, as plastic bags are #6 and cannot be recycled, only reused in their original form.

Paper.  It is also important to recycle paper.  Contrary to popular belief, all paper can be recycled.  Paper bags, kid's old school assignments, junk mail, newspapers, coupons, everything.

Glass is easily recycled, and jars and bottles are the most common.  

Aluminum from tuna cans, fast food take out and the like are often recyclable.

But always check online for what your facility will and will not take.

Bottom line:  If you are lucky enough to live in an area that includes recycling with garbage pick up, participate.  If your area does not include recycling, look for your local recycling center.  You may or may not have to pay a small handling fee, but keep in mind that those who have 'free' recycling are really just playing for it with their larger garbage pick up bill.

~Stay Green

Answer 6

anything plastic, bottles, cans, newspapers, papers, containers from fast food, batteries, paint cans (empty and lid off can) .styrofoam, boxes, computer parts(put in box and label :computer parts) this requires special handling.