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Not Recyclable

These items are creating confusion for recyclers in the greater Portland, Oregon area. They are not recyclable at home or work.

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Plastic

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Plastic takeout containers and utensils
Plastic takeout containers and utensils
Plastic takeout containers and chopsticks
Plastic takeout containers and chopsticks
Plastic takeout containers and utensils
Plastic takeout containers and utensils
Plastic condiment cups
Plastic condiment cups
Plastic cups, lids and straws
Plastic cups, lids and straws
Plastic produce containers (for berries, herbs, etc.)
Plastic produce containers (for berries, herbs, etc.)
Plastic shopping bags
Plastic shopping bags
Plastic produce bags
Plastic produce bags
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic lids
Plastic lids
Square plastic snack containers
Square plastic snack containers
Plastic food containers that open with a pull tab
Plastic food containers that open with a pull tab
Plastic produce containers
Plastic produce containers
Plastic-padded envelope
Plastic-padded envelope

Paper

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Hot drink cups (clean or dirty)
Hot drink cups (clean or dirty)
Takeout boxes
Takeout boxes
Envelopes with bubble wrap inside
Envelopes with bubble wrap inside
Packaging for printer paper
Packaging for printer paper
Frozen food boxes (for ice cream, microwave dinners, etc)
Frozen food boxes (for ice cream, microwave dinners, etc)

Other Items

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Styrofoam
Styrofoam
Wires, hoses, chains and electric cords
Wires, hoses, chains and electric cords
Clothes and fabric
Clothes and fabric
Wires, hoses, chains and electric cords
Wires, hoses, chains and electric cords
Wires, hoses, chains and electric cords
Wires, hoses, chains and electric cords

Glass and Metal

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Glass candle holders
Glass candle holders
Glass items that go in the trash
Glass items that go in the trash

Hazardous

Hazardous waste in the trash and recycling can cause injuries, fires and more. Find a safe place to dispose of your hazardous waste. Ask Metro at 503-234-3000 or visit oregonmetro.gov/findarecycler.

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Batteries
Batteries
Medical sharps
Medical sharps
Batteries (and things with batteries in them)
Batteries (and things with batteries in them)
Batteries (and things with batteries in them)
Batteries (and things with batteries in them)
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Recycle or Not is a community resource created by Metro and local government partners in the greater Portland, Oregon area. We're working to reduce waste and protect the environment by sharing information about how to recycle right.

Questions about recycling? Ask Metro.
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503-234-3000