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Unfortunately, I don't think the rules of what's acceptable to recycle and what's not are clearly defined or communicated. I tend to err on the side of recycli

Unfortunately, I don't think the rules of what's acceptable to recycle and what's not are clearly defined or communicated. I tend to err on the side of recycling because I feel like putting a recyclable in a landfill hurts the environment more in the long run, but it would be nice to feel more confident about which bin to put an item in.

code_duck 8y ago
That's up to your recycling company. I have found that most distribute sheets that clearly list what is acceptable: https://www.losalamosnm.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6435726/File/Your%20Guide%20to%20Recycling%20in%20Los%20Alamos%20County.pdf https://www.losalamosnm.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6435726/... Or at least try in a less slick way: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Services/SolidWasteDisposal/RecyclableMaterials https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Services/Soli... What a lot of people do understand is why not. For instance, I read an article where my local recycler said that their biggest problem is loose sheets of thin plastic, which jams rollers in their equipment.
- jpatokal 8y ago
  And then there's Japan: http://homeandawaywithlisa.com/blog/2013/1/31/taking-out-the-garbage-in-japan.html http://homeandawaywithlisa.com/blog/2013/1/31/taking-out-the...