Shredded paper can be a problem for certain types of recycling. We help you sort out when and how to recycle shredded paper.
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How to Recycle #5 Plastic
How to recycle your butter tubs, yogurt containers, takeout containers and other types of #5 plastic not generally accepted in most curbside recycling.
Can I Recycle Plastic Pill Bottles?
We explain which plastic pill bottles and vitamin bottles you can recycle curbside, where to take the ones you can’t, and how to sort through the rules.
How to Recycle Corks
You shouldn’t throw corks in your recycling bin, but there are places that will reuse, upcycle and recycle corks that you may not know about.
Glass, Aluminum, Plastic – What is Better for the Environment?
There is a lot of pushback on plastic these days, but are glass and aluminum any better? Which one is really best for the environment?
Do I Have to Remove Labels from Cans for Recycling?
No, you don’t have to remove shrink-wrap and vinyl sticker labels from aluminum cans for recycling, but you probably should.
Can I Recycle Light Bulbs?
There are many different types of light bulbs and they aren’t all treated the same way. Learn when and how to properly recycle light bulbs.
Can I Recycle Aluminum Foil?
There are ways to recycle aluminum foil, but many recycling programs don’t want it in your curbside bin. Here’s how to recycle it.
Is Your Glass Really Getting Recycled? It Depends.
You’re dutifully putting your glass bottles into the recycling bin, but they may not actually be getting recycled. Here’s why.
How Do I Recycle a TV?
You may be able to recycle your old television, but it’s not as simple as throwing it in the recycling bin. Tips on how to recycle a TV.