What Can I Recycle?

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Car parts, tires, batteries, fluids, and automotive components that can be recycled or require special disposal.

15 items covered

Car BatteriesMotor OilTiresAntifreeze/CoolantBrake FluidCatalytic Converters+9 more

All types of batteries from household AA to car batteries. Most contain hazardous materials requiring special handling.

8 items covered

Alkaline BatteriesLithium-Ion BatteriesButton Cell BatteriesRechargeable Batteries (NiMH)Lead-Acid Batteries (Small)Nickel-Cadmium Batteries+2 more

Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries, battery packs, and components. High-value materials requiring specialized recycling facilities.

6 items covered

EV Lithium-Ion BatteriesEV Battery ModulesEV Battery CellsEV Battery Management SystemsEV Battery Thermal ManagementEV Battery Enclosures

Building materials like concrete, wood, metal, drywall, and other construction and demolition waste.

12 items covered

ConcreteDrywallWood/LumberAsphalt ShinglesMetal RoofingInsulation+6 more

Computers, phones, TVs, and electronic devices. Contains valuable metals but also hazardous materials.

15 items covered

SmartphonesComputersCRT Monitors/TVsFlat Screen TVsPrintersGaming Consoles+9 more

Aluminum, steel, copper, and other metals. Highly valuable and infinitely recyclable materials.

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Aluminum CansSteel Cans#1 Copper Solid#2 Copper WireAluminum SidingStainless Steel+5 more

Chemicals, paints, pesticides, and other dangerous materials requiring special disposal methods.

15 items covered

PaintPesticidesHousehold CleanersPool ChemicalsPropane TanksAerosol Cans+9 more

Common household items like furniture, appliances, textiles, and everyday objects.

20 items covered

LED Light BulbsFluorescent BulbsMattressesFurnitureTextiles/ClothingSmall Appliances+14 more

Bottles, jars, windows, and other glass items. Can often be recycled indefinitely without quality loss.

8 items covered

Glass BottlesGlass JarsWindow GlassLight Bulbs (Incandescent)Drinking GlassesMirrors+2 more

Food scraps, yard waste, and other biodegradable materials suitable for composting.

8 items covered

Food ScrapsYard WasteChristmas TreesWood AshManureSawdust+2 more

Newspapers, cardboard, office paper, and other paper products. One of the most recycled materials.

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CardboardNewspapersOffice PaperMagazinesPhone BooksPaper Bags+4 more

Various plastic types identified by recycling codes. Recycling varies greatly by plastic type and local facilities.

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PET Bottles (#1)HDPE Containers (#2)PVC Pipes (#3)Plastic Bags (#4)Polypropylene Containers (#5)Polystyrene Foam (#6)+4 more

Clothing, linens, and fabrics that can be donated, reused, or recycled into new textile products.

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Cotton Clothing & T-ShirtsDenim & JeansAthletic Shoes & SneakersBed Linens & TowelsWool Clothing & BlanketsSynthetic Fabrics & Activewear+4 more

Large and small household appliances containing valuable metals and components.

4 items covered

RefrigeratorsWashing MachinesMicrowavesDishwashers

LEDs, CFLs, and fluorescent tubes that require special handling and recycling.

10 items covered

LED BulbsCFL BulbsFluorescent TubesHalogen BulbsIncandescent BulbsHigh-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps+4 more

Untreated lumber, pallets, and clean wood offcuts that can be reused or recycled.

7 items covered

Hardwood FlooringPlywood & OSBWood PalletsUntreated Scrap WoodEngineered Wood ProductsWood Chips & Sawdust+1 more

Cardboard, cartons, padded mailers, and other packaging materials with varied recyclability.

4 items covered

Corrugated Cardboard BoxesAseptic Cartons (Tetra Pak)Padded Mailers (Paper)Bubble Mailers (Plastic)

Medical & Pharmaceuticals

Medications, sharps, and medical devices requiring strict, safe disposal or specialized recycling.

21 items covered

Unused MedicationsSharps (Needles & Syringes)IV Bags and TubingProsthetics and Medical ImplantsX-ray FilmsMedical Plastics+15 more

Leaves, branches, grass clippings, and other green waste suitable for composting or mulching.

3 items covered

LeavesGrass ClippingsTree Branches

Industrial/Manufacturing Waste

Manufacturing byproducts, industrial chemicals, machinery, and specialized equipment requiring proper disposal and recycling.

10 items covered

Machining Coolant & Cutting FluidsIndustrial Solvents & DegreasersIndustrial Batteries & Power SystemsCNC Machine Tools & Cutting ToolsIndustrial Plastic Resin WasteIndustrial Adhesives & Sealants+4 more

Household and office furniture including wood, upholstered, and metal pieces that can be donated, reused, or recycled responsibly.

8 items covered

Wooden FurnitureUpholstered FurnitureMattressesMetal FurnitureGlass FurnitureOffice Furniture+2 more

Sports & Recreation

Athletic equipment, sports gear, exercise equipment, and recreational items that can be recycled, donated, or repurposed through specialized programs.

16 items covered

Athletic Shoes & SneakersSports BallsExercise EquipmentBicycles & Bike PartsCamping & Outdoor GearSports Helmets & Protective Gear+10 more

Mattress & Bedding

Mattresses, pillows, bed frames, and bedding materials. Contains valuable recyclable components including steel springs, foam, and textiles that require specialized processing.

8 items covered

Memory Foam MattressesInnerspring MattressesPillows & CushionsBed Frames & HeadboardsComforters & DuvetsBed Sheets & Linens+2 more

Tools & Calculators

Recycling Volume to Weight Estimator

Estimate the weight of common recyclables to visualize your impact.

Business Recycling ROI Calculator

Estimate the financial ROI of your recycling program.

Personal Carbon Footprint Calculator

See your environmental impact from recycling.

Waste Diversion Rate Calculator

Track the percentage of waste diverted from landfill.

Personal Recycling Savings Calculator

Estimate how much you can save by recycling.

Scrap Metal Value Calculator

Estimate the value of your scrap metals before selling.