NEVER put batteries of any kind your recycling bin. They can spark chemical fires and put our workers in danger. Many types of batteries require special handling. Visit our A-Z Search Tool to learn about proper battery disposal >> https://https://rirrc.org/az-search #RecycleRI #NoBatteries

Yogurt cups make for great after school snacks! Make sure the whole family is recycling correctly. 🗑️Foil lids → Trash ♻️Yogurt container → Recycle Make recycling a family affair! Recycling helps reduce pollution, saves energy, and reduces waste! #RecycleRI

😎 Sunny days ahead, and sunscreen is always a good idea! But don’t forget to recycle your empty bottles! The following sunscreen containers can ALL be recycled: ☀️Metal aerosol cans (once completely empty*) ☀️Plastic tubes ☀️Plastic bottles ☀️Plastic sticks Just remember to empty and rinse containers when possible. *To empty aerosol container completely, press and…

❄️Keep your recyclables dry this winter by keeping your recycling bin’s lid closed at all times! RECYLE RIGHT: ♻️Keep recyclables loose ♻️Never put plastic bags in your bin #RecycleRI

When recycling plastic buckets, please make sure to empty and clean before tossing into your recycling bin. Plastic buckets should be clean of any dirt or sand. ♻️5 gallon buckets → Recycle ♻️Sand pails → Recycle 🗑️Buckets over 5 gallons → Trash #RecycleRI #ReycleRight

Read on to get a slice of the action! There’s nothing like getting a box of pizza strips from your local joint! Here’s some tips on how to recycle your empty box. 🍕Pizza box → Recycle 🍕Plastic pizza saver → Trash 🍕Box Liners of any kind → Trash 🍕Pizza crust → Trash #RecycleRI #Pizza

Cheers to the New Year! Have some party clean up to do before you start your New Year’s resolutions? Host’s guide to recycling: ✅ Champagne glasses → Reuse or donate ✅ Champagne bottle → Recycle ✅ Cork & cage → in the Trash. #RecycleRI

Recycling jars isn’t hard! Just follow these few easy steps below: ✅ Both glass jars & lids can be recycled ✅ Remove lid from jar before tossing in your recycling cart ✅ Empty & rinse jars #RecycleRI

Recycling your cartons right is EGGcelent! ✅ Foam cartons → in the Trash ✅ Paper cartons → Recycle or Compost ✅ Plastic cartons→ Recycle! #RecycleRI #NoStyrofoam

What parts of a plastic bottle actually belong in your bin? ✅ Plastic Bottle: Always recyclable! ✅ Plastic Cap: Recyclable—make sure it’s screwed back on the bottle. ✅ Plastic Sprayer / Pump: Yes, recycle these too! 💡 Tip: Empty and rinse first—and NEVER put your recycling in a plastic bag. Keep it loose! 🌎 #RecyclingMatters…