WHAT IS RECYCLING CONTAMINATION
In short, recycling contamination is when incorrect items/materials are put into the system or when the right items/materials are prepared the wrong way (i.e., food residue in containers, recyclables in plastic bags, etc.).
DON'T LET YOUR EFFORTS GO TO WASTE
on average, about 25 percent of the stuff we try to recycle is too contaminated to go anywhere but the landfill
RECYCLE THESE!
always remember to ensure your recyclables are empty, clean and dry
Plastics
• Milk jugs • Water/Soda containers • Shampoo/Soap/Detergent bottles
Aluminum
• Aluminum beverage cans • Food cans
REFUSE * REDUCE * REUSE * RECYCLE * RETHINK
by following these simple steps you can help your community, and the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources