Some areas have white paper recycling programs, and colored paper is also acceptable in some areas. In general, paper for recycling must not have any staples, tape, glue, or crayon on it. Glossy magazine paper is also sometimes recycled. Check with your area's recycling program for details. On the bottom of most plastic containers, there will be a recycling symbol with a number inside, from 1 to 6.
Lower numbers are easier to recycle, and higher numbers are harder.
Aluminum and other Metals Almost all recycling programs include aluminum pop cans. Aluminum foil can also be recycled. Soup cans are also easily recycled, along with steel aerosol cans. Some businesses will buy scrap metal from you, and they will recycle it. But you may need a special yard bag for these materials.