The biggest problem facing recycling right now is contamination, which is when residents put non-recyclable items in their recycling bins. Contaminated recycling streams lead to higher trash and recycling fees for our neighborhood. Understanding what to recycle — and what not to — is critically important.
Please refer to the Recycle More, Recycle Better recycling guide, which shows what is and is not recyclable in our curbside bins.
Check it out here. You might also consider printing it and posting it in your home.