Trash vs. Recycle: Do You Know When to Trash it?
On average, each American throws out more than four pounds of waste per day. Recycling saves materials from the landfill, which makes products more affordable for shoppers and manufacturers, reduces energy use, and cuts greenhouse gas emissions. But knowing the best way to dispose of something can get confusing.
Recycling bin
Check with your town or waste-removal service to find out what it accepts. The items below are commonly recyclable if clean.
- Paper and cardboard: recycle newspaper, office paper, junk mail, magazines, brown bags, and regular or corrugated cardboard.
- Aluminum, steel, and tin: soda cans, food cans, foil, and baking pans can be recycled, but be sure to clean off food residue.
- Glass: glass of any color is typically recyclable. Keep broken glass out of your curbside bin for the safety of sanitation workers.
Plastic containers: containers labeled #1 through #7 are commonly accepted, but make sure they’re clean.
Cartons: wash out milk and juice cartons, and place them with other paper recyclables. Read More…
