Recyclable materials include glass, document, metal, textiles, electronics (cell phones, computers) and plastics. Though similar, the composting of biodegradable waste – such as food or garden waste – is not typically considered recycling. These materials are either brought to a collection centre or picked-up from the curbside; and sorted, cleaned and reprocessed into new products bound for manufacturing.
Recycle Facts
A guide to all things recyclable.
Recycling News
- EIA's top job likely to be filled by Waste Expo; 150+ apply February 2, 2012Feb. 2 -- The next leader of the Environmental Industry Associations is expected to have a good sense of humor and knowledge about the business end of a garbage truck. […]
- Utah recycling center destroyed by fire February 2, 2012Feb. 2 -- A spark from a welder's torch has destroyed a Utah recycling facility, causing more than $1 million worth of damage. […]
- Perpetual Recycling to open new rPET plant in Ind. February 2, 2012Feb. 2 -- A new, food grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) recycling facility will open later this year in Richmond, Ind. […]
- Workers find woman's lost wallet at transfer station February 2, 2012Feb. 2 -- Recycling workers found the wallet of a Glastonbury, Conn., woman after she mistakenly threw it in a recycling container at a transfer station. […]