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Recycle Right®

From simple rules to in-depth guides and resources, find everything you need to recycle the right way, every day.

Simple Rules

Knowing these rules and putting them into practice will help you recycle more efficiently. And it will help to ensure everything that makes it into your container finds a second life. Recyclable items vary by location. Check local programs to find out what is recyclable in your area.

Plastic bottle, soda can, paper cup, cardboard box, and newspaper.
Recycle empty, dry bottles, cans, cups, tubs, paper, and cardboard.
Peeled banana and orange segment on a red hexagon.
No food or Liquid
Plastic bag of mixed recyclables on a red hexagonal background.
No Bagged Recyclables
Assorted batteries including power tool, coin cell, and rectangular lithium-ion types.
No batteries in the recycling or trash.

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Become a Recycling Expert

Whether you’re at home or at work, we’ve got the tools to set you up for recycling success.

STEP 1

Grab Two Containers

Whether you use new containers, repurposed boxes or reusable bags, set your recycling container next to the garbage bin — this works for recycling in several rooms in your home or at work.

STEP 2

Label Both Containers

Download and print Recycling and Garbage labels in the Recycling Resources section and place them on each container to ensure the right items go into the right bins.

STEP 3

Start Recycling

Remember, recycling right is as easy as recycling clean bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. Download Recycle Right posters from the Recycling Resources section and put on your refrigerator or place them by the recycling bins at home and work.

STEP 4

Plastic Bags: Recycling's Nemesis

Plastic bags can shut down an entire recycling plant, so don’t toss loose plastic bags into your curbside recycling bin and never bag your recyclables. Empty loose recyclable items directly into the bin.

STEP 5

Better Together

Recycling is easy and convenient — toss your clean and dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard together in your recycling container. Empty smaller bins used throughout your home or business into your large recycling bin — and remember to free your recyclables — no plastic bags.

STEP 6

Keep It Up

The easiest way to be an avid recycler is to make a commitment to recycle right. Once you get into that groove, you’ll find recycling seamlessly integrates into your everyday life. Then go and share your passion for recycling with family and friends, and make purchase choices based on recyclability.

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Our Position on Plastic

WM has been leading the charge to establish new domestic markets for responsible recycling and beneficial use of these materials.

 

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