Understanding Different Types of Waste
For proper classification and disposal, it's important to know the category of your waste item.
Battery
Includes AA, AAA, and car batteries. Requires special disposal.
Biological
Food scraps, fruit peels, yard waste. Can be composted.
Brown Glass
Beer bottles, medicine bottles. 100% recyclable.
Cardboard
Packaging boxes, cartons. Should be flattened and dry.
Clothes
Unwanted garments. Can be donated or recycled.
Green Glass
Wine bottles, juice bottles. Fully recyclable.
Metal
Aluminum cans, steel food cans. Highly recyclable.
Paper
Newspapers, magazines, office paper. Must be clean and dry.
Plastic
Bottles, containers, bags. Check the recycling symbol (1-7).
Shoes
All types of footwear. Can be donated if wearable.
Trash
General, non-recyclable waste like chip bags, styrofoam.
White Glass
Clear glass jars (jam, pickles), beverage bottles. Fully recyclable.