Recyclable items are materials that can be processed and reused to create new products, reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. The following are examples of recyclable items:

• Paper: This includes white and colored paper, envelopes (even with plastic windows or labels), folders, junk mail, magazines, newspapers, posters, receipts, scratch, message and memo pads, soft cover books, and cardboard and paperboard boxes.

• Plastic: This includes plastic bottles and containers, butter, cat litter jugs, coffee can lids, condiment, cooking oil, cosmetic and shampoo bottles, ice cream (tubs and lids), jars, jugs, juice, laundry and dish washing detergent, margarine, medicine, milk, mouthwash, salad dressing, sauces, soft drink, squeezable bottles and jars, tubs and lids, and water bottles.

• Metal: This includes aluminum cans, food and beverage cans, and metal items such as steel and tin cans.

It is important to note that not all items are recyclable, and what can be recycled may vary depending on the recycling program in your area. For example, items such as plastic bags, Styrofoam, and hardcover books are not accepted in some recycling programs. It is also important to properly clean and prepare recyclable items before placing them in the recycling bin. This may include rinsing out containers and removing any non-recyclable parts such as caps or labels.