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How clean do containers need to be before I toss them into the recycling bin?

April 26, 2017Bin clean containers recycling toss

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How clean do containers need to be before I toss them into the recycling bin?

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That dried-on chocolate soy milk or vestige of natural peanut butter might compel you to run your recyclables through the dishwasher before tossing them in the bin. But a good rinse will suffice; a little residue at the top of a bottle, for example, is fine. Just try to remove all food bits.