Common Recycling Mistakes
Common Recycling Mistakes (and how to avoid them):
- The WWRA's #1 contaminant is THIN PLASTICS. This includes bagged recycling, grocery bags, plastic tarps, and bubble wrap. To avoid this mistake, thoroughly check cardboard boxes for contaminants and NEVER bag recyclables.
- Always be sure to RINSE out food and cosmetic products from bottles before recycling
- Only recycle GLASS in designated glass drop off bins, separated by color. Place these items in a separate paper bag to bring to recycling drop off bins only (never curbside)
- Always BREAK DOWN any cardboard boxes or bulky items before recycling
- Check out our website to ensure you know how to recycle right! https://wwrarecycles.org/what-not-to-recycle/