Not everything that looks recyclable belongs in your blue bin.

In New York, tossing the wrong items into curbside recycling can do more harm than good—clogging machines, contaminating loads, and driving up costs for recycling centers.

The following items can be recycled curbside in most communities:

Paper and cardboard (flattened)

Glass bottles and jars

Metal cans (aluminum and steel)

Plastic bottles and containers labeled #1 and #2

Get our free mobile app loading...

Not Recyclable

However, many common household items cannot be placed in recycling bins—even if they seem recyclable.

To help clarify, we’ve compiled a visual gallery of things that should not go in your curbside bin.

READ MORE: Giant Trolls Made From Recycled Material Coming to Upstate New York

These 25 ite

See Full Page