Wishcycling 101: What it is and How to Prevent it
What is Wishcycling? Wishcycling is when you recycle something when you are unsure of if it can be recycled. Many participate in wishcycling because they believe it is better to attempt to recycle an item than just throw it in the trash. No matter what the cause of wishcycling is, contaminates entering our facility costs time and money. Let’s prevent wishcycling on two fronts:
1) Education! To prevent confusion around an item’s recyclability, stay informed on what is and isn’t recyclable. Keep a printable flyer by your bin as a reminder. If you are ever unsure about a specific item’s recyclability, send us a photo.
2) Alternatives! The WWRA is not a donation center or a landfill. Dispose or reuse items in a proper manner by visiting here. There, you can find a list of donation, landfill, and takeback facilities that specialize in unrecyclable products.