By Sophia Bennett. How to Recycle Loose Paper Loose paper can often be one of the hardest things to recycle — both for individuals and recyclers. Loose paper is, in theory, one of the easiest things to recycle. After all, just about every curbside recycling program, recycling center and office building in the country will take paper.
But exactly what kinds of paper do they mean? The nuances of recycling loose paper can be surprisingly confusing. For example, did you know that construction paper is typically not allowed in recycling bins, or that crafters need to remove things like stickers and metal brads from their card creations before they get recycled?
To help the eco-minded office worker or homeowner figure it out, we have developed this handy guide to recycling several types of loose paper. What other types of paper would you like to learn about? How to recycle office paper For this example we will assume that office paper means printer paper, both white and colored. This is one category of loose paper that can be tricky to navigate. White printer paper is easy enough; it can go in your normal recycling bin.
Put waste in its place. Page Summary. Share to. View your weekly schedule. Please wrap all mattresses and box springs in plastic before placing at the curb for bulk waste collection. Not sure if an item can go in your blue recycle bag? Search for it here and learn if it can be recycled or if it has to go in your waste or green organics cart instead. The following items CAN be placed in your blue recycle bag for collection.
The following items can be placed in your blue recycle bag for collection. All items must be clean and free of food, liquids and dirt. The following items can NOT be placed in your blue recycle bag.
The best way to ensure we maximize the amount of materials that are recycled is to only put acceptable items in blue bags.
Due to global recycling changes, there is simply no international market for processing glass. It can also be extremely hazardous in the blue bags, as glass jars or containers will often break and recyclables are hand sorted at various stages. For these reasons, the company that processes our recycling will not accept glass, which means the City can no longer accept glass jars or containers as part of our curbside recycling program.
Labels on jars are acceptable and any lids can go in the metal bin also located at the Eco Centre. Broken glass containers are not accepted at the Eco Centre. Plastic bags are a low grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product.
Also, given their light weight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination, which then goes to landfill. Residents are encouraged to shop with reusable bags to help reduce the amount of plastic bags they use. There are also some businesses that will accept plastic bags. Drop-Off Station Step 1 When first arriving on-site, stop at the gatehouse to have your materials assessed and pay the appropriate fee if applicable.
Step 3 Often you are required to visit several different areas and receptacles. Step 4 Unloading and loading assistance is often available. For a complete list of what is accepted, visit the Drop-Off About page. Address: East Ellsworth Rd. Ann Arbor, MI Phone: Recovery Yard Step 1 Prior to unloading, Call the office to receive directions and assistance.
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