top of page
How To Recycle
In My Area
Recycling rules are different everywhere. See exactly what's accepted in your are and how to recycle the right way.
Local rules. Clear guidance. Cleaner communities.
Why Local Recycling Rules Matter
Rules vary from city to city, even neighborhood to neighborhood. When we guess wrong, contamination happens. Contaminated recyclables can't be processsed, which costs more and means less actually gets recycled.
How It Works
Simple steps to smarter recycling
Enter Zip Code
See Local Rules
Learn What Goes In
Find Locations
Recycle With Confidence
Find your local recycling rules.
Get customized guidance based on your city/county.
Know what's accepted and what's not.
Find local recycling centers and drop off sites.
Reduce waste and protect your community.
These items are not often accepted in curbside bins.
Common Items People Get Wrong
Plastic Bags
Usuallt NOT accepted curbside. Take to store collection bins instead.
Greasy Food
Food-soiled cardboard or paper is usually not recyclable. Compost or trash it.
Glass
Accepted in some areas, excluded in others. Always check locally.
Use e-waste ir retail take back. Almost never go in curbside bins.
Electronics
Batteries
Do not place in curbside bins. Use battery recycling drop off locations.
Make Low-Waste Living Easier.
We'll be expanding this page over time with direct links to resources by state and region. In the meantime, the steps above will get you most of the way to recycling correctly in your area. If reducing waste and improving recycling habits is a cause you care about, your support helps Ed2S keep building resources like this one.
Contact Us
bottom of page