What is recycling?
Recycling is the collecting and processing of materials, that would otherwise be disgarded as trash, and turning them into something new! Recycling is the number one way we can positively impact our environment, community, and economy. Additionally, by taking the extra mile to recycle every piece of material possible, we are able to conserve energy and natural resources.
Did you know...
We can save the energy equivalent of using 322 gallons of gasoline by recycling one ton of office paper
Recycling one ton of aluminum cans conserves more than 21 barrels of oil consumed
The most recycled material in the United States is a plastic bottle: recycling 10 plastic bottles is the equivalent of powering a laptop for 25 hours or more
Why should I only put recyclable materials into my recycle bin?
Placing items that are not recyclable into the recycle bin can result in contamination of an entire stream of recyclables! In order to help our environment and assist in maintaining recycling facilities nationwide, it is imparative that we all take the extra step to ensure our recycling bins are filled with only recyclable material. Non-recyclable material can be detrimental to the machinery used at recycling centers.
What should I never put in my recycling bin?
Here is a helpful list to use as a quick reference when wondering what should be placed in your recycling bin:
Food scraps
Soiled paper
Broken glass
Syringes
Light bulbs
Aersol cans that are not empty
Propane tanks
Sewing needles
Gardening hoses
Miscelanious trash
What should I put in my recycling bin?
Here are some of the most common recycling materials you should be putting into your recycling bin:
Glass bottles
Paper
Food boxes
Cardboard
Soda cans
Jars (plastic or glass)
Plastic bottles
Are there any recyclable materials that I should not put in the recycling bin?
As odd as this question may sound, it is a great one to ask. There are some recyclable materials that should not go into your recycling bin.
Plastic bags
Electronics
Textiles (clothing items/woven fabric)
Do you have any questions about recycling or recyclable materials? Call us today! We'd be more than happy to answer any of your questions: (844) 88TAKE2 or (844) 888-2532
