{"id":629,"date":"2015-07-27T10:28:47","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T10:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hummingbirdinternational.net\/?p=629"},"modified":"2025-12-26T07:30:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T07:30:25","slug":"dos-donts-of-recycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hummingbirdinternational.net\/blog\/e-waste-recycling\/dos-donts-of-recycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Recycling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A decade back, the biggest recycling challenge was low participation from the masses, but in 2025, the challenge has changed, and now it&#8217;s contamination. You may have good intentions when it comes to recycling, but the action does not reflect that. 75% of Americans report recycling, but the actual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wastedive.com\/news\/how-america-recycles-in-2025-film-curbside-battery-extended-producer-responsibility\/805296\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> recycling rate is closer to 32%<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The difference in the percentages is the people who practice \u2018wishful recycling. They toss items into a bin and hope they will be recycled. It is one of the biggest reasons recyclable items end up in landfills.<\/p>\n<p>But the answer isn\u2019t to give up on recycling. It is time to start recycling smartly. To help you along the way, here are the Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of recycling.<\/p>\n<div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-wrapper\" class=\"rtoc-mokuji-content frame3 preset1 animation-fade rtoc_open default\" data-id=\"629\" data-theme=\"Hummingbird International LLC Blog Theme\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-title\" class=\" rtoc_left\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"rtoc_open_close rtoc_open\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Table of contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><ul class=\"rtoc-mokuji mokuji_ul level-1\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-1\">Do\u2019s<\/a><ul class=\"rtoc-mokuji mokuji_ul level-2\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-2\">1. Follow Local Rules<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-3\">2. Keep Your Items Clean And Dry<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-4\">3. Flatten Cardboard<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-5\">4. Handle Takeaway Boxes Responsibly<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-6\">5. Keep The Bottle Caps On<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-7\">Don\u2019ts<\/a><ul class=\"rtoc-mokuji mokuji_ul level-2\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-8\">1. Don\u2019t Bag Your Recyclables<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-9\">Recyclables You Should NOT Bag<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-10\">Recyclables That Can Be Bagged (Special Cases)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-11\">2. Keep Plastic Films Away From Bins<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-12\">3. Avoid Wish Cycling At All Costs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-13\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-14\">FAQs<\/a><ul class=\"rtoc-mokuji mokuji_ul level-2\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-15\">What happens if I mix recyclable items and non-recyclable items?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-16\">What should I never put in a recycling bin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><h2 id=\"rtoc-1\" >Do\u2019s<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-2\" >1. Follow Local Rules<\/h3>\n<p>Recycling isn\u2019t the same everywhere. Facilities have their limitations. Some plastics, packaging, or mixed materials that look recyclable may actually be rejected. To recycle responsibly, take a few minutes to check your city or county\u2019s official waste services page. Bookmark it, look for the \u201cA-to-Z\u201d list of accepted items, and make it your go-to guide before tossing anything in the bin.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\">\n<table cellspacing=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"25%\">\n<col width=\"25%\">\n<col width=\"25%\">\n<col width=\"25%\">\n    <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>State Examples \/ Scope<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Rules \/ Programs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Electronics \/ E-Waste<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"State-level regulations governing the collection, recycling, and disposal of electronic waste.\"><\/td>\n<td>CA, WA, NY, OR, NJ, IL, CT, PA, RI, SC, VT, WI<\/td>\n<td>Take-back\/recycling programs; landfill bans for TVs, computers, monitors; manufacturer responsibility laws<\/td>\n<td>25+ states have e-waste laws; some provide free drop-off locations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Universal Waste \/ Hazardous Materials<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Rules for managing widely generated hazardous materials under universal waste standards.\"><\/td>\n<td>Most states adopt US EPA standards<\/td>\n<td>Manage batteries, lamps, mercury-containing devices; some states expand coverage<\/td>\n<td>Includes fluorescent bulbs, small electronics, some states include additional items<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Plastic \/ Packaging<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"State programs regulating plastic waste, packaging, and producer responsibility requirements.\"><\/td>\n<td>CA, OR, CO, ME, MD, WA, MN<\/td>\n<td>Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), bag bans, recycling targets<\/td>\n<td>Polystyrene foam bans in CA, OR, MD, NY, VA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Mandatory Recycling \/ Disposal Bans<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"State laws requiring recycling and restricting disposal of specific waste streams.\"><\/td>\n<td>27 states + D.C.<\/td>\n<td>Ban certain items from landfills (electronics, organics, tires); require municipal recycling programs<\/td>\n<td>Enforcement varies; some states have recycling targets, others focus on disposal bans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Local Ordinances<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"City or county-level recycling and waste management regulations that exceed state requirements.\"><\/td>\n<td>San Francisco, Miami-Dade County, NYC, Austin<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory separation of recyclables and compostables; curbside recycling guidelines<\/td>\n<td>Cities may have stricter rules than the state; accepted materials can differ by municipality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-3\" >2. Keep Your Items Clean And Dry<\/h3>\n<p>This is the single most important thing you can do to make your recycling count. Any leftover food, grease, or liquid can ruin paper, cardboard, and even contaminate entire batches of other materials.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hummingbirdinternational.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Keep-Your-Items-Clean-And-Dry.png\" alt=\"Row of blue residential recycling bins with recycle symbols lined up outdoors for waste and materials collection.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" class=\"wp-image-3565\" title=\"Residential Recycling Bins\"><br \/>\nImage Source: iStock\/elvis901<\/center><\/p>\n<p>The containers don\u2019t need to be sparkling, but a quick rinse goes a long way. It only takes seconds, but it prevents your effort from going to waste.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-4\" >3. Flatten Cardboard<\/h3>\n<p>Cardboard boxes may seem harmless, but they take up enormous space in collection trucks and can jam sorting equipment. Breaking down boxes into smaller pieces creates more space, prevents damage to other recyclables, and keeps trucks on schedule.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hummingbirdinternational.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Flatten-Cardboard.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of flattened cardboard boxes placed on green grass outdoors.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" class=\"wp-image-3565\" title=\"Flattened cardboard boxes stacked on a lawn, ready for recycling\"><br \/>\nImage Source: iStock\/moisseyev<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Flatten them, and this will help facilities handle materials more efficiently.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-5\" >4. Handle Takeaway Boxes Responsibly<\/h3>\n<p>Grease is still the enemy of recycling. Pizza boxes, takeout containers, or anything with oily residue can ruin an entire load. But now, many communities have composting programs that make this easier.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hummingbirdinternational.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Handle-Takeaway-Boxes-Responsibly.jpg\" alt=\"Person holding a brown paper shopping bag by the handles outdoors.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"822\" class=\"wp-image-3565\" title=\"Brown paper shopping bag being carried, symbolizing eco-friendly packaging.\"><br \/>\nImage Source: iStock:iStock\/Yuliya Taba<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Tear the box into many sections, recycle the clean cardboard, and compost or trash the greasy portion.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-6\" >5. Keep The Bottle Caps On<\/h3>\n<p>Why take off the bottle caps when they do more harm when let loose. These loose caps often fall through sorting machinery and are lost. Make sure the bottles are empty and rinsed when you screw the caps back on tightly.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hummingbirdinternational.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Keep-The-Bottle-Caps-On.jpg\" alt=\"Hands opening a plastic water bottle with a blue screw cap\" width=\"1000\" height=\"822\" class=\"wp-image-3565\" title=\"Plastic water bottle being opened, showing blue cap and clear bottle.\"><br \/>\nImage Source:iStock\/fcafotodigital<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Facilities now melt the cap and bottle together, so valuable plastics don\u2019t end up in landfills.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-7\" >Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-8\" >1. Don\u2019t Bag Your Recyclables<\/h3>\n<p>Plastic bags are the biggest headache for sorting machines. They get tangled in discs and wheels, causing the facility to shut down and costing time and money to untangle.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hummingbirdinternational.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dont-Bag-Your-Recyclables.jpg\" alt=\"Person placing a plastic bottle into a green garbage bag in a kitchen\" width=\"1000\" height=\"822\" class=\"wp-image-3565\" title=\"Plastic bottle being disposed of in a household trash bag indoors.\"><br \/>\nImage Source:iStock\/miniseries<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Even if you collect recyclables indoors in a bag, empty them loose into your curbside bin. Reuse the bag or recycle it separately at a store drop-off.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-9\" >Recyclables You Should NOT Bag<\/h3>\n<p>(Put loose directly in curbside bin or recycling cart)<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\">\n<table cellspacing=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"50%\">\n<col width=\"50%\">\n    <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Recyclable Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Notes \/ Why Loose is Better<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Paper &amp; Cardboard<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Paper-based recyclables should be placed loose to avoid sorting equipment jams.\"><\/td>\n<td>Bags jam sorting machinery; flatten boxes and place loose.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Plastic Bottles &amp; Jugs<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Loose plastic containers allow proper optical and mechanical sorting at recycling facilities.\"><\/td>\n<td>Bags prevent proper sorting and contamination; rinse first.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Glass Bottles &amp; Jars<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Glass recyclables should be unbagged to reduce breakage and processing issues.\"><\/td>\n<td>Bags increase breakage risk; place loose and rinse.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Aluminum &amp; Steel Cans<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Metal cans are best recycled loose to enable magnetic and eddy current separation.\"><\/td>\n<td>Bagging can prevent automated separation; rinse before binning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Cartons (Milk, Juice, Soup)<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Cartons should be unbagged to prevent interference with material recovery systems.\"><\/td>\n<td>Bags interfere with material recovery; flatten slightly if possible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bagging these items can make the recycling process much more difficult and inefficient. You can easily refer to the table above to learn how to handle recyclable items that shouldn\u2019t be bagged.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-10\" >Recyclables That Can Be Bagged (Special Cases)<\/h3>\n<p>(Bag separately and drop off at a store or special collection point, not in curbside bin)<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\">\n<table cellspacing=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"50%\">\n<col width=\"50%\">\n    <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Recyclable Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Where to Bag \/ Drop Off<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Plastic Bags &amp; Film<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Thin plastic films that should not be placed in curbside recycling bins.\"><\/td>\n<td>Reuse or drop off at grocery store plastic bag collection bins.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Bubble Wrap \/ Plastic Wrap<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Protective plastic wraps that require specialized drop-off recycling programs.\"><\/td>\n<td>Store drop-off locations with plastic bag recycling.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\">\n<td itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Thing\">\n          <span itemprop=\"name\">Soft Plastics (Bread Bags, Produce Bags)<\/span><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Lightweight plastic packaging that must be recycled through store drop-off programs.\"><\/td>\n<td>Store drop-off locations; never in the curbside bin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Be very careful with recyclables that can be bagged. Use this table as your point of information and recycle accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-11\" >2. Keep Plastic Films Away From Bins<\/h3>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hummingbirdinternational.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Keep-Plastic-Films-Away-From-Bins.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed plastic bottles, containers, and aluminum cans piled together for disposal.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"822\" class=\"wp-image-3565\" title=\"Assorted plastic and metal waste items ready for recycling or sorting\"><br \/>\nImage Source:iStock\/curtoicurto<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Thin plastics can jam machinery and even contaminate loads. This includes grocery bags, bubble wrap, chip bags, and shrink wrap. These \u201ctanglers\u201d should never go in your curbside bin. Instead, take them to designated store drop-off points.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-12\" >3. Avoid Wish Cycling At All Costs<\/h3>\n<p>Wish cycling is one of the biggest sources of contamination today. As we mentioned above, wish cycling is a lot more like wishful thinking. Throwing recyclable items in a bin and calling it a day, secretly wishing the items would recycle on their own, will not cut it.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s not on your local accepted list, toss it, donate it, or take it to a specialized collection site for electronics or hazardous waste. Items like clothing, batteries, and broken glasses do not belong in your curbside recycling.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-13\" >Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Recycling in 2025 isn\u2019t just about putting items in a bin. It is all about making smart choices, reducing contamination, and keeping the valuable materials in mind. The smallest of actions, like rinsing containers, flattening cardboard, and following local rules, add up. And by recycling correctly, you\u2019re not just helping the environment, but you are also supporting jobs, conserving resources, and a lot more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-14\" >FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-15\" >What happens if I mix recyclable items and non-recyclable items?<\/h3>\n<p>If you do not separate, you may end up contaminating the entire batch of recyclables. This may force the recyclers to discard the whole batch.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-16\" >What should I never put in a recycling bin?<\/h3>\n<p>You should avoid putting chemicals, electronic waste, and batteries in the recycling bin. 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