How to be a "Smart Recycler"

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

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Recycling trends show that an increasing number of Americans are continuing to practice good recycling habits, allowing companies to take used materials and transform them into new products. Although we're making more of a conscious effort to take part in eco-friendly practices, there are always ways that we can improve how we decide what items belong in the recycling bin. Check out some of these recycling dos and don'ts that you should keep in mind as you head to the recycling bin:

• Cleaner items gain more value once they're turned into recycled materials. Before you throw old food or drink containers into the recycling bin, take a few minutes to wash them out.
• Any cardboard or paper products should not have grease or smudges left on them when they are tossed in the recycling bin. If you need to throw out a product made from this material, such as a pizza box, throw out the portion that contains left over grease and only recycle the clean parts.
• You can recycle your plastic shopping bags, but not through traditional curbside recycling programs. Plastic bags can jam the machines at recycling facilities, so take any grocery bags to participating stores that have a recycling program of their own.
• Plastic products are labeled with an identification code that lets you know what type of plastic they are made from. Do some research on your local recycling company to find out which plastics are accepted and which are not.

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