Recycling is a simple yet powerful way to reduce waste, conserve resources, and protect our environment. However, knowing what can and cannot be recycled is crucial for effective recycling. Misplaced items can contaminate recycling streams and make the process less efficient. At Project B Green, we’re here to guide you through the dos and don’ts of recycling.

What Can Be Recycled

Paper Products

• • Newspapers, magazines, and catalogs

• • Office paper and envelopes

• • Cardboard and paperboard (like cereal boxes)

• • Junk mail and greeting cards

Glass Items

• • Bottles (e.g., wine, beer, and soda bottles)

• • Jars (e.g., pickle and sauce jars)

• • Clear, green, and brown glass

Metal Materials

• • Aluminum cans (e.g., soda cans)

• • Steel cans (e.g., food cans)

• • Tin cans

• • Aluminum foil and trays (clean)

Plastic Containers

• • Bottles (e.g., water, soda, and shampoo bottles)

• • Containers (e.g., yogurt, margarine tubs)

• • Jugs (e.g., milk and juice jugs)

• • Detergent and cleaning product bottles

Cartons

• • Milk cartons

• • Juice cartons

• • Soup and broth cartons

What Cannot Be Recycled

Plastic Bags and Wraps

• • Grocery bags

• • Sandwich bags

• • Plastic wrap

• • Bubble wrap

Styrofoam

• • Food containers

• • Packaging peanuts

• • Foam cups and plates

Ceramics and Kitchenware

• • Dishes and plates

• • Glassware (e.g., drinking glasses)

• • Pyrex and ovenware

Hazardous Materials

• • Batteries

• • Light bulbs

• • Paint and paint cans

• • Pesticides and other chemicals

Electronics

• • Televisions

• • Computers and laptops

• • Phones

• • Small appliances (e.g., toasters, microwaves)

Medical Waste

• • Syringes and needles

• • Medications

• • Bandages and gauze

Miscellaneous Items

• • Clothing and textiles

• • Hoses and ropes

• • Toys

• Diapers