Each community has their own regulations on what can be recycled and what cannot. Always check with your community recycling program to see what’s ok before you start. We’ve found that, in most communities, the following recycling dos and don’ts usually apply.

OK to recycle:

• High-quality plastics labeled with number one and two recycling symbols.
• Food and beverage containers, such as milk, soda, water, salad dressings, etc.
• Jars and canisters, like peanut butter jars, soap, aspirin bottles, etc.
• Cleaning products and detergents, including bleach, soap, shampoo, drain cleaners, etc.
• Automotive and yard care products, but make sure the containers are empty for those like antifreeze, oil, plant food and herbicide containers.
• Junk or direct mail, including brochures, fliers, white/light envelopes, etc.
• Aluminum, tin and steel cans, such as soda, beer, tuna, vegetable, etc.
• Printed paper like newspaper, magazines, phone books, legal pads, etc.

NOT OK to Recycle:

• Plastic bags
• Newspaper delivery bags
• Styrofoam
• Lids from glass containers
• Pizza boxes
• Phone books
• Mirrors
• Aerosol cans
• Paint cans
• Wax paper
• Food-soiled paper
• Window glass
• Ceramics
• Light bulbs
• Microwaveable food trays
• Other types of plastic not labeled as CA Redemption Value or CA Cash Refund,
  including, household cleaners, cough syrup, shampoo bottles, condiment bottles,
  cosmetic containers, ketchup bottles, yogurt cups, deli product containers, egg cartons, disposable
  cups, ready-made lunch containers, etc.