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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPoster-Most-Common-Contaminants (1)To learn more, visit wm.com/recycleright Most Common Contaminants Keep these common contaminants OUT of your recycling bin. © 2022 Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C. No Recyclables In Plastic Bags Empty recyclables directly into your bin and leave the plastic bag out. No Food & Liquids Compost instead! Otherwise it belongs in the trash. No Electronics & Small Appliances Donate if in good condition, or schedule a bulky item pickup, if available. Check earth911.com for a local drop-off site. No Textiles, Bedding, Rugs & Carpet Donate these items if they are in good condition. Large quantities may require special disposal. No Tanglers, Holiday Lights, Hangers & Extension Cords They wrap around equipment and can shut down an entire facility! They all go in the trash. No Plastic Bags, Film/ Sheeting & Flexible Film Packaging Take plastic bags back to local retailers to keep them out of the recycling stream. Visit plasticfilmrecycling.org to find a drop-off location near you. No Paper Napkins, Plates, Cups & Tissues Compost if possible, and remember to recycle the cardboard tube. No Polystyrene Foam Foam and plastic containers are not recyclable curbside. Find drop-off programs for items like foam packing peanuts at earth911.com. No Concrete, Wood & Construction Debris Can damage equipment & are safety hazards. You may be able to schedule a bulky item pickup - otherwise throw it in the trash or order a roll off bin by contacting Waste Management Customer Service. No Tires, Auto Parts & Scrap Metal (Not in recycling or trash.) All can damage equipment and are safety hazards. Contact your local scrap recyclers or retail tire stores for recycling options, or check earth911.com for a drop-off center near you. No Yard Waste & Wood Compost or put in your yard waste cart, if available. Otherwise it belongs in the trash. No Non-Recyclable Plastic Not everything that is plastic is recyclable! Recycle only food & beverage bottles, jugs and tubes.