Recycling Basics
Circularity – continual reuse – is ideal. That's when an item like a plastic bottle gets recycled into another plastic bottle. But recycling materials even if they're downcycled, is still getting an additional use out of a material instead of throwing it away. Learn more about the basics of recycling and what materials belong in your bin.
Think you know everything about plastics recycling? Download our infographic to get the facts straight.
Knowing what is recyclable and what is trash can be tricky. Download these tips to help sort through items.
Republic Services’ Polymer Centers
In today’s market, plastics are often downcycled, meaning a water bottle seldom becomes a bottle again. They may get a second life as clothing, carpeting or construction piping.
To address the growing demand for recycled content, Republic Services opened the first fully integrated plastics recycling center in North America. This center, located in Las Vegas, is the first of several planned facilities which allow us to manage plastics from collection to recycled consumer packaging. These Polymer Centers will help to keep valuable materials in the circular economy for the long term.
America Recycles Day is November 15
For more tips and resources on how and what to recycle, visit RecyclingSimplified.com
Recycling - Easy as 1, 2, 3
Follow these three steps to become a recycling expert.
Know What to Throw
Only put recyclable materials – paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastic bottles and jugs – in your recycling cart.
Empty. Clean. Dry.
Make sure all recyclables have been emptied, rinsed and dried. Dirty items will interfere with the recycling process.
Don’t Bag It
Your recyclable items should be placed loose in the cart. No need to bag them.
Become a Recycling Hero
Learn more about proper recycling practices, find services in your area, and get simple tips to recycle more efficiently. Visit our Recycling Basics page to discover how small actions can make a big difference in creating a sustainable future.
