EverestLabs: 5 Items You Should NOT Put in with Normal Recycling

If G.I. Joe taught me anything it’s that “knowing is half the battle,” and that advice rings true when it comes to recycling. Recycling rates would see an instant increase if we all knew what we can and cannot recycle. Fortunately, it’s a battle where we’re all on the same team and EverestLabs wants to make sure we’re ready for the fight.

Throughout the countless conversations I’ve had with industry professionals, I always make sure to ask, “How can we improve recycling rates immediately?” Nine times out of 10 I get the same answer, “education.” This is why it’s so paramount to have conversations about recycling and provide friendly advice on effective recycling and keeping items that can’t be recycled out of our blue bins.

This week, EverestLabs hit up our inboxes with some friendly advice to keep us on our toes about items that can’t be recycled. JD Ambati, Founder and CEO of EverestLabs shared his top five things that can’t be recycled, and keeping these items separated from our recycling will go a long way to keeping recycling smooth in our cities and, more importantly, safe for those working at recycling facilities.