Recycling 101 Updated information on recycling in New York City Clear bags or BLUE-labeled recycling containers Glass bottles and jars Plastic bottles and jugs Beverage cartons and drink boxes Cans and aluminum foil wrap and trays Household metal objects (i.e. wire hangers, pots/pans) Clear bags or GREEN-labeled recycling containers Newspapers, paper, mail, envelopes, paper bags Magazines, catalogs, telephone books, soft cover books Smooth cardboard, shoe boxes, cereal boxes, cardboard tubes Corrugated cardboard boxes (tied in bundles) Call 311 to schedule removal Appliances containing CFC gas (freon) Refrigerators/Freezers (remove doors before discarding) Air conditioners DO NOT RECYCLE Plastic toys, plastic cups/plates Electronic equipment Styrofoam items, plastic furniture

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