It’s easy to get confused about what can and can’t be recycled. The No. 1 rule is to follow your local guidelines. Print them ...

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While some materials are almost always safe to recycle such as glass and paper, others have a gray area and the condition of the container plays a big role in whether not it can be processed.

“For every item that goes to the recycling center that’s not actually recyclable, it’s going to have to take another trip to go to the landfill anyway,” she said.

Hazardous materials, such as paint and batteries, often require special handling and should not be placed in regular recycling bins. When in doubt about an item's recyclability, contact your local ...