5 Items You SHOULDN'T Put In Your Recycling Bin!

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

 

When you hear or read anything about recycling, it usually has to do with why you should recycle or the importance of recycling as much as you can. However, it's important to realize that not everything can be recycled, and by placing the wrong items in the recycling bin, you could actually be hurting the environment more than you're helping it.

To help you improve your recycling efforts and become a better recycler, we've compiled a list of items that you should never put in your recycling bin. Check them out below!

• Pizza boxes
• Juice boxes
• Paper towels or napkins
• Plastic bottle caps
• Styrofoam

Although these items are made from recyclable materials, such as paper or plastic, their overall composition makes it difficult for them to be processed in your local recycling facility. For example, items that have food residue, such as pizza boxes or napkins, cannot be recycled the same way that items without it can be. This is due to the impact that food has on the makeup of the cardboard or paper. Furthermore, although plastic bottle caps are, well, plastic, local recycling agencies only accept certain kinds of plastic! That's why it's so important to glance over your plastic products and see what number they are labeled with - this will provide you with the insight you need to know whether or not it belongs on the curb for recycling.

For a more detailed list of items that don't belong in the recycling bin, click here.

At Boro Wide Recycling, we work to keep our planet safe by providing comprehensive recycling services to commercial and residential customers. Join us in our efforts! Contact us to learn how we can help you in your recycling efforts, and don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news in recycling efforts and eco-friendly tips.