Routine household care

Source guide: sorting common household recyclables to reduce clutter

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An extractive household guide based on “How Do I Recycle Common Recyclables | US EPA.”

Materials

Steps

  1. Check what your community or office program accepts before you put it in the bin.
  2. Make sure to remove any food scraps from the box and flatten it before placing it in the bin.
  3. Try rinsing or scraping the residue off to clean it.
  4. Yes, make sure to flatten any boxes before placing them in the bin.
  5. Check with your local recycling program to find out which types of plastic they accept.

Safety and boundaries

  • Never mix bleach with ammonia, acids, vinegar, alcohol, or other cleaners.
  • Follow the authoritative source and every product or equipment label and direction.
  • Stop and use a qualified professional or the appropriate authority for hazardous materials, mold, asbestos, biohazards, or conditions outside routine household cleaning.

Sources

How Do I Recycle Common Recyclables | US EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · accessed 2026-11-02

Check with your local recycling program to learn if they accept these items.

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