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RECYCLING: WHAT CAN WE RECYCLE?
Recycling means collecting and processing waste to make new products.
PAPER & CARDBOARD
PLASTIC, GLASS & METAL
SPECIAL COLLECTION
• Newspapers & magazines
• Plastic bottles & containers
• Batteries & electronics
• Office paper
• Glass bottles & jars
• Textiles and clothes
• Cardboard boxes
• Aluminium & steel cans
• Cereal & food boxes
• Clean aluminium foil
• Food & garden waste →
compost
• Plastic bags → special bins
IMPORTANT: Keep recyclables EMPTY, CLEAN and DRY. Always check your local recycling rules.
Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Recycling Basics; Common Recyclables; Frequent Questions on Recycling.