There are several different commodities and materials that can be recycled, all of which containing different recyclable materials. Plastic, aluminum, glass, paper, electronics, textiles, and more can be recycled for the better of our environment. Most recycling companies or residential recycling services offer a range of bins for the different items people recycle the most. Here is a breakdown of the type of recycle bins commonly available to home owners, and what should go inside of them:
Recycling Bins for Plastics
These bins are intended for plastic recyclables; such as water bottles, shopping bags, Tupperware, medicine bottles, plastic cutlery, plastic plates, plastic cups, milk containers, laundry detergent bottles, shrink wrap, take-out containers, shampoo bottles, plastic wrapping, microwavable trays, eyeglasses, fishing line, old gift cards, pantyhose, phones, ink cartridges, and much more.
Recycling Bins for Papers
Paper recycling bins are intended to hold recyclable materials made from paper; such as newspaper, paper plates, magazines, gift wrap, cardboard, business cards, shopping bags, food boxes, books, egg cartons, take-out containers, paper folders, junk mail, paper cups, napkins, paper towel, toilet paper rolls, and much more.
Recycling Bins for Glass
These bins are intended to hold recyclable glass materials; including glass bottles, mirrors, windows, broken glass, television screens, clocks, watches, light bulbs, green glass, brown glass, clear glass, glass tiles, china, colored glass, wine bottles, Christmas ornaments, aquariums, lamps, chandeliers, pitchers, shower doors, car windshields, and much more.