Recycling 101

Three Basic Rules

Stick to these three rules to recycle more efficiently and help ensure that everything in your recycling bin finds a second life.

Empty plastic bottle, can of orange soda, cardboard, and newspaper inside green triangle.
RULE 1

Recycle bottles, cans, paper and cardboard

Banana peel and orange slice inside red hexagon.
RULE 2

Keep food and liquid out of your recycling

White plastic bag inside red hexagon.
RULE 3

No loose plastic bags and no bagged recyclables

Recycling & Sustainability Services

See how WM can help you contribute to a sustainable planet.

Green plastic WM residential waste container with black wheels and white WM logo on side.

Trash & Recycling

Weekly curbside collection.
Residential Trash & Recycling
Commercial container with black lid

Trash & Recycling

Recurring business waste pickup.
Commercial Waste & Recycling
Strip center storefronts

National Accounts

Scalable waste and recycling programs for multi-region businesses.
National Account Services

More Services

WM compost and recycle bins for venues.

Sustainability Services

WM can help your organization create a comprehensive sustainability program.
Sustainability Services
Old batteries

Electronics Recycling

Electronic waste disposal that's safe for your organization and the environment.
Electronics Recycling Services
WM LampTracker® mail-in box

LampTracker® Recycling by Mail

Mail recycling for bulbs, batteries, electronics, medical waste and more.
LampTracker® Recycling by Mail