More than half of all Americans have access to curbside recycling programs.
Most programs take certain types of plastics, paper and glass.
It's easy to set up a recycling area in your home. Check out these simple steps. Designate an area in your house where the recyclable materials will go. Be sure you have enough room in the area for at least three or four recycling containers. Use trash cans, plastic bins or cardboard boxes to hold your recyclables.