Paper recycling
How to Recycle Junk Mail
Unwanted advertising mail and promotional materials.
RecyclableUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Yes, most junk mail, flyers, and envelopes (even windowed ones) are recyclable paper. Keep it dry, pull out any plastic wrap or product samples, and put it in curbside paper recycling; opting out of mailing lists cuts the waste at the source.
- Recyclable
- Yes
How to Prepare
- 1Remove plastic windows and inserts
- 2Bundle with other paper
- 3Opt out of receiving junk mail
Where to Recycle
