Kids & Recycling: They Can Help!

Know the Recycling Rules

Print and save these guidelines on how -- and what -- to recycle.

• Rinse out plastic and glass containers, and remove caps.
• Flatten all boxes.
• Always check with your town. Rules can vary based on what your local facility can process.

You can usually recycle...

• aluminum and steel cans
• cardboard boxes
• most plastic bottles
• paper such as newspapers, magazines, and junk mail
• glass bottles and jars
• paper -- and sometimes plastic -- bags

You can almost never recycle...

• plastic wrap
• Styrofoam and other foam products
• aerosol cans
• items with food residue (like pizza boxes and take-out containers)
• paper with glue or adhesive

You can usually find a special service for...

• batteries
• computers
• appliances
• paint
• wire hangers

Copyright © 2008. Used with permission from the March 2008 issue of Parents magazine.