What types of paper products are recyclable?
In theory, just about every type of paper product is recyclable. In practice, however, recycling is limited to the systems set up in your community. As a general rule of thumb, following is a list of paper products that are recyclable in most communities. Catalogs and magazines Mixed papers (direct mail, envelopes, unsorted household and office mail) Newspapers Computer paper and higher grade (office) paper Corrugated paper (boxes) However, always check with your local recycling facility to determine what materials your community will accept for recycling, since some types of paper are harder to recycle than others. For example, papers coated with plastic or aluminum foil, and papers that are waxed, pasted, or gummed are usually not recycled because the process is too expensive. Recycling Tips Before recycling catalogs and direct mail: Sort different types of paper, such as newspapers and cardboard boxes, if required by your community. Make sure the paper is clean, dry, and free of foo
