Recycling feels like one of the easiest ways to help the planet, but most people don’t realize how easy it is to do it wrong. A single misplaced item can contaminate an entire batch of recyclables, sending everything, including the good stuff, straight to the landfill. Cities across the country report that recycling mistakes are one of the biggest reasons recycling programs struggle to stay efficient and affordable. Here are eight things that have no place in your recycling bin.
