This is a list of materials that are recyclable in most areas. Check with your local administration for the exact list in your community. Paper Newspaper is almost always recycled.
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.