Plastic Flashcards
Which types of plastics can be placed in the Plastic recycling bin?
Transparent plastic bottles (PET)
Opaque plastic bottles (HDPE & PP)
Metal cans (aluminum & Ferrous)
Should you rinse out plastic containers before recycling them?
Yes
Additional information: Rinsing out plastic containers before recycling helps prevent contamination.
Can plastic lids be recycled along with plastic bottles?
No, they should be removed and recycled separately
It is important to remove plastic lids from bottles before recycling to ensure proper processing.
Which of the following paper products cannot be recycled?
Used tissues
Glossy magazines, newspapers, and cardboard boxes are recyclable, but used tissues are not.
Do you need to remove staples and paper clips from documents before recycling?
Yes
To avoid damaging recycling equipment, it is important to remove staples and paper clips from documents before recycling.
Can you recycle shredded paper in your curbside recycling bin?
No, it should be taken to a special recycling center
Shredded paper should be taken to a special recycling center to prevent it from becoming a contaminant in the recycling process.
Which items can be composted?
Fruit and vegetable scraps, food leftovers, rice, pasta, bread and grains, eggs and eggshells, seeds and pits, spoilt fruit and vegetables, coffee grounds, teabags without label, all nutshells
Walnuts, Raw Meat and bones and liquids should not be composted.
Can you compost coffee grounds and filters?
Yes
Coffee grounds and filters are organic materials that can be composted.
Are all types of tea bags compostable?
No, only those without synthetic materials. Labels should be removed in any case.
Tea bags with synthetic materials should not be composted.
Can broken glass be recycled ?
No, Broken glass should go to the general waste bin.
Aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard can be recycled, but broken glass should be placed in the general waste bin.
Can you dispose of batteries in the general waste bin?
No
Batteries contain hazardous materials and should not be disposed of in the general waste bin.
What should you do with hazardous waste, such as paint or chemicals?
Take them to a special hazardous waste disposal site
Hazardous waste should be disposed of properly at designated hazardous waste disposal sites.
Is it acceptable to put greasy boxes in the recycling bin?
No, they should go in the general waste bin
Greasy boxes should be placed in the general waste bin, as the grease can contaminate the recycling process.
How should you dispose of electronic waste (e-waste)?
At a designated e-waste recycling facility
Electronic waste should be properly disposed of at designated e-waste recycling facilities to prevent environmental harm.
Can biodegradable plastic be recycled with regular plastic?
No
Biodegradable plastic should not be mixed with regular plastic for recycling, as it can contaminate the recycling stream.
