When in doubt, throw it out. If unsure about recyclability of an item, contact your local recycling coordinator. For more information about recycling the items listed below, contact your county or local recycling coordinator . Unwaxed, cereal, cracker, tissue, and shoeboxes are recyclable where markets and collection programs exist. Boxes with a wavy center are recyclable at many drop-off sites.
Most collections take place at the time when new phone books are delivered.
Check the information section of the phone book for a recycling collection in your community. Grocery stores may collect plastic grocery bags for recycling, dry cleaners may also collect plastic dry cleaning bags. Styrofoam cups, trays, plates, and packaging material are collected at one site in most counties. County recycling coordinators will have details. Old appliances are recycled by scrap yards for their metal value.