Recycling Dos & Don'ts...

See Also: the NLNA Recycling Page

And Also: this Philadelphia Magazine Article

FIRST: What to Keep OUT of the Bin

These materials have little or no value as raw materials, damage recycling equipment, and can even injure workers. Please leave them out!

• PLASTIC BAGS
• Styrofoam
• Disposable Plates, Cups, and Takeout Containers
• Greasy or Food --soiled paper & cardboard
• Tissues, Paper Towels, Napkins, Wrapping Paper
• Light Bulbs
• Cassette Tapes (VHS and audio)
• Garden Hoses
• Needles and Syringes (Seal in plastic container and dispose with your regular trash.)
• Propane Tanks
• Pots & Pans

Recycling Reminder…NO Plastic Bags!

SECOND: What You CAN Recycle

PLASTICS: 
* Emptied and Rinsed, lids & caps ok
• Food Containers
• All Bottles & Jars
• Detergent & Shampoo Bottles
• Pump & Spray Bottles

PAPER:
* Remove from plastic sleeves/bags
• Newspapers
• Magazines, Brochures
• Junk Mail, Envelopes
• Scrap Paper
• Paper Bags
• Paperback Books

CARTONS:
* Emptied and rinsed
• Milk & Juice
• Wine 
• Soups

METALS:
* Emptied and rinsed, lids & caps Ok
• Aluminum, Steel & Tin Cans
• Empty Paint & Aerosol Cans
• Aluminum Baking Dishes
• Clean Aluminum Foil

GLASS: 
* Emptied and rinsed, lids & caps ok
• All Bottles & Jars

CARDBOARD:
* Remove shipping/packing materials
• Corrugated Cardboard Boxes
• Clean Pizza Boxes
• Paper Towel Rolls
• Egg Cartons
• Dry Food & Shipping Boxes

THIRD: Do The BEST You Can!