Anxiety-Free NYC Recycling: The Dos and Don'ts

If you live in New York and you're thinking about recycling that plastic tofu container or takeout box, think again. Did you know that only plastic bottles are recyclable in the city? It can get a little confusing knowing what to recycle or not, so here's quick rundown...

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Cambria Bold
June 3, 2009 07:00PM
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From the nyc.gov site:

PLACE IN TRASH OR DISPOSE PROPERLY:

plastic items other than plastic bottles & jugs (such as deli and yogurt containers; plastic toys, cups, wrap, etc. — if it's not a bottle or jug, DON'T put it in the recycling bin, place in trash)

I was surprised when I found out... it's disappointing.

posted by veggiequeen on June 4th 2009 at 8:29am
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