https://www.epa.gov/recycle/recycling-basics
re·cy·cle
rēˈsīk(ə)l/
convert (waste) into reusable material.
synonyms:
reuse, reprocess, reclaim, recover, upcycle, salvage, save, use again, repurpose
Acceptable Items for Recycling
Glass Bottles & Jars (all colors)
Metal Cans: Aluminum cans, steel cans and lids, empty aerosol cans with the lids and tips removed
Plastic Bottles (empty, crush, reattach lid): Bottles and jugs that have a small mouth and wider base, such as milk jugs, soda bottles, laundry detergent bottles, water bottles, shampoo bottles and contact solution bottles
Paper: newspaper, magazines, cardboard, mixed office paper and envelopes, paperboard (cereal boxes), pizza boxes free of food debris and grease, telephone books and catalogs
Cartons: food and beverage cartons, such as milk, juice, soup, wine, broth and other cartons.
NOT for Recycling
No plastic bags, cassette tapes, bed sheets, hangers, metal chains, garden hoses, batteries, needles, syringes, electronics, polystyrene foam, buckets, butter tubs, car parts, food, yard waste, light bulbs, drinking glasses, ceramics, pots, pans, and scrap metal
Took my recyclables to the bin this morning. It was getting pilled up in my shop. You never know what you might find in the bin. Some time ago retrieved a push mower that had nothing wrong with it. Got a 20lb grill tank one day. That was worth about $20. Today I seen a window air-conditioner. None of the above items was to be put in the bin but like I say you never know. Wasn't doing any dumpster diving today though. Dumpster diving is frowned upon by the company the has the bins. Probably not a good idea anyway. Could get yourself hurt. At the same time some items that I have retrieved looked like $$$ to me. Thanks for reading my posts.