Recycling 101

The following recycling tips can help you better understand the life cycle of the materials you recycle. Proper separation and preparation of recyclables is essential to reducing contamination and maintaining the value of the materials throughout the recycling process.

Plastic

The lightness and strength of plastic makes it a popular material for creating and packaging many products today.

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Aluminum

If you studied your periodic table in high school, you know aluminum is an element; however, it is rarely found in this form.

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Paper

How does old paper become new again?

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Yard Trimmings Composting

What happens to all the leaves, grass, branches and plant clippings collected by the RethinkWaste?

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