Daily Green Audit Tip: Trash Control & What Can’t be Recycled

This week’s audit is trash control. Knowing how much trash you have and how to have less.
Yesterday we looked at items you should not find in your trash; items you can recycle. Today let’s look at what cannot be recycled.
Aerosol cans made from combined plastics and metals.
Squeezable plastics – in the past none of the squeezable plastics were recyclable (think mustard bottle). However, I’ve seen news that some are now. It’s still sort of iffy though.
Depending on where you take them, and what area you live in, the following may not be recyclable: Light bulbs, crystal, plastic silverware, foam, window …read more