A lot of the things that people trash can be recycled.
Prime examples include paper, newspaper, corrugated
cardboard, high-grade paper, aluminum, steel (tin) cans,
glass, plastic, motor oil, organic waste, and scrap metals.
Some notes on recycling:
Paper with residues cannot be recycled in most cases.
This is why used pizza boxes are not recyclable!
• Recycling centers will not accept light bulbs, ceramic
glass, dishes, or plate glass because these items consist
of different materials than bottles and jars.
• Recyclable items not accepted by your city recycling
programs may be accepted by local companies. For
instance, glass might not be accepted by a New Mexico
city’s recycling program but might be accepted by
a supermarket.