From the
Mercury News:
"Nearly 40 percent of the stuff single-family homeowners dump into their recycling bins in much of the city is non-recyclable food waste and other junk, according to California Waste Solutions, the city's primary hauler. That's more than six times Oakland's 6-percent contamination rate, the company said."
So, what can't you put in the gray recycling container?
- Padded envelopes, bubble wrap
- Soiled paper or tissues
- Disposable diapers
- Packing peanuts, foam takeout containers and other polystyrene
- Pillows, stuffed animals, carpet
- Plastic bags (If they're clean, turn them in at a store recycling drop.)
- Shoes
- Compact discs
- Metallic gift wrap
- Photographs
