Waste Rules: recycling
How to Recycle Plastic Bags and Film
Plastic bags and film stay out of curbside recycling. Check retail take-back or a local drop-off.
How to recycle a car battery safely
How to recycle a car battery through retailer take-back or household hazardous waste, with local rules.
How to dispose of shredded paper: bag, compost or trash
Shredded paper is too small for most sorting lines. Some cities want it bagged, some compost it, some say trash.
Plastic recycling numbers 1 to 7: what your city takes
Plastic recycling numbers 1 to 7 name the resin, not your city's rule. How Denver, Austin and Seattle sort plastics.
How to dispose of used motor oil and filters
How to dispose of used motor oil: separate containers, local recycling and oil-filter rules.
How to Dispose of Broken Glass Safely
How to dispose of broken glass: local packaging rules for shards, bottles, mirrors and windows.
Pizza boxes are a local rule, not a national yes or no
A pizza box is cardboard with grease. Some cities take it in recycling. Some do not.