This image is a recycling guide from Eco-Cycle, providing instructions on how to properly prepare different types of materials for recycling. The guide is bilingual, with instructions in both English and Spanish.
The main categories covered are:
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Paper and Cardboard: Includes magazines, newspapers, paperback books, office paper, and cereal boxes. A key instruction is to flatten cardboard.
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Containers: This includes glass bottles, jars, spray cans, food and beverage cartons, aluminum foil, and cans. Instructions include emptying and rinsing items, removing metal lids, reattaching plastic caps, and shaping foil into balls 2 inches or larger.
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Plastic Bottles, Tubs, Jugs, and Jars: These should be emptied and rinsed, but not flattened. Plastic screw-top caps should be reattached. Prescription bottles must be larger than 2 inches in diameter. Only sturdy, reusable #2 and #5 "souvenir cups" can be recycled.
At the top, there's a general reminder: "Do not bag your recyclables—place them loose in your recycling bin."
At the bottom, contact information is provided for when you have questions: a phone number (303.444.6634) and an email address (
[email protected]).
This guide helps ensure that recyclable materials are prepared correctly to avoid contamination and maximize the efficiency of the recycling process.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable recycle list.
