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➜Appliances2 materials accepted at 1 locationIn 2018, Americans generated 5.3 million tons of major appliances (including refrigerators, washing machines, and water heaters), but only 3.1 million tons were recycled, leaving 2.1 million tons landfilled.Source: EPA Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: Facts and Figures, 20182
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Major appliances
Major appliances or white goods include items such as refrigerators, washing machines and water heaters.
Refrigerators are household appliances that contain recyclable materials including metal cabinets, refrigerant and oil in the compressor, and blowing agents contained in polyurethane foam…
➜Automotive3 materials accepted at 15 locations3
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Automobiles are motor vehicles that are among the most recycled products in America, with approximately 75 percent of their weight composed of recyclable metals.
Motor oil is any petroleum-based or synthetic oil that has been used, which becomes contaminated during normal use with impurities and must eventually be…
Lead-acid batteries used in cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, tractors and other mechanical equipment contain sulfuric acid and large amounts of lead.
➜Batteries3 materials accepted at 25 locationsAmericans throw away about 3 billion batteries each year—totaling roughly 180,000 tons of hazardous waste—while lithium-ion batteries (a fire risk in landfills) are recycled at a rate of less than 5%.Source: EPA 2024 (cited in SAMR Inc. 2026) and Chemical & Engineering News 20253
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Lead-acid batteries used in cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, tractors and other mechanical equipment contain sulfuric acid and large amounts of lead.
Household batteries are portable power sources that come in various chemistries, types and sizes including single-use and rechargeable batteries used in electronics, power tools,…
Vape batteries are small lithium-ion rechargeable batteries found in e-cigarettes and vaping devices that power the heating element to vaporize liquid nicotine.
➜Cloth / Textiles6 materials accepted at 10 locationsIn 2018, Americans generated 17 million tons of textiles, but only 15% (2.5 million tons) were recycled.Source: U.S. EPA Facts and Figures Report, 20186
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Blankets
Blankets are textile items used for bedding, part of a category that includes sheets and towels, made from various natural and synthetic fiber materials.
Clothing is the main source of textiles in municipal solid waste, including shirts, pants, dresses, and other garments made from natural or synthetic fibers.
Outerwear (coats, jackets, snow pants, etc)
Outerwear includes coats, jackets, and snow pants that are textile products commonly made from natural fibers, synthetic materials, or blends, all of which can…
Reusable grocery bags
Reusable grocery bags are durable cloth or fabric bags designed to replace single-use plastic bags for carrying groceries and purchases.
Shoes
Footwear is a textile product made from materials like rubber, leather, fabric, and plastics that becomes part of the municipal solid waste stream when…
Socks
Socks are textile items made from natural or synthetic fibers such as cotton, wool, or polyester, commonly worn as clothing for the feet.
➜Construction Materials2 materials accepted at 2 locationsMore than 75% of construction waste from wood, drywall, asphalt shingles, bricks, and clay tiles ends up in U.S. landfills.Source: EPA data cited in BigRentz, 20242
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Tools - hand
Hand tools are manually operated implements made primarily of metal, including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, sockets, hand saws, and garden tools.
Tools - power
Power tools are electric or battery-powered tools like drills, saws, and sanders that contain motors, rechargeable batteries, circuit boards, and metals that require special…
➜Electronics10 materials accepted at 19 locationsAmericans generated 2.7 million tons of consumer electronics (including TVs, computers, phones, and stereo systems) in 2018, but only 38.5% was recycled.Source: EPA Facts and Figures about Materials, Waste and Recycling, 201810
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Refrigerators
Refrigerators are household appliances that contain recyclable materials including metal cabinets, refrigerant and oil in the compressor, and blowing agents contained in polyurethane foam…
Vape batteries are small lithium-ion rechargeable batteries found in e-cigarettes and vaping devices that power the heating element to vaporize liquid nicotine.
Cell phones are electronic devices made of precious metals, copper, and plastics that can be recycled to recover valuable materials.
Electronic products made from valuable resources and materials, including metals, plastics, and glass, which are desktop computers, laptops, and monitors used for computing tasks.
Electrical cords and wires are cables that contain conductive metals like copper or aluminum surrounded by plastic or rubber insulation, used to transmit electricity…
Ink/Toner Cartridges
Ink and toner cartridges are replaceable printer components with plastic housing, toner powder or ink, and metal components that create printed images.
Light bulbs (compact fluorescent)
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are energy-efficient light bulbs that contain a small amount of mercury, about 3-4 milligrams each, sealed within the glass tubing.
Light bulbs (fluorescent)
Fluorescent lamps are electric lighting devices specifically designed to produce radiant energy, most often in the ultraviolet, visible, and infra-red regions of the electromagnetic…
Light bulbs (LED)
LED bulbs use a computer chip to direct light of one color in a single direction.
Small household electronics are used electronics nearing the end of their useful life that are discarded, donated, or given to a recycler, including devices…
➜Food Waste1 material accepted at 10 locationsIn 2019, Americans generated 66 million tons of food waste in the retail, food service, and residential sectors, yet only 5% was composted.Source: EPA Sustainable Management of Food, 2019 data1
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Cooking oil and grease can be recycled into biodiesel, a renewable fuel alternative to petroleum diesel.
➜Furniture1 material accepted at 1 locationAmericans generated 12.1 million tons of furniture and furnishings in 2018, yet only 0.4% was recycled, with the vast majority (80%) going to landfills.Source: U.S. EPA Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: 2018 Facts and Figures1
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Furniture
Furniture and furnishings include items such as sofas, tables, chairs and mattresses.
➜Hazardous Waste8 materials accepted at 21 locationsEach year, the U.S. generates about 38 million tons of hazardous waste, but only 1.6 million tons (roughly 4%) is recovered or recycled.Source: ASCE Infrastructure Report Card 2025 (EPA 2021 data)8
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Oil (motor)
Motor oil is any petroleum-based or synthetic oil that has been used, which becomes contaminated during normal use with impurities and must eventually be…
Vape batteries are small lithium-ion rechargeable batteries found in e-cigarettes and vaping devices that power the heating element to vaporize liquid nicotine.
Aerosol Cans
Aerosol cans are non-refillable receptacles containing gas compressed, liquefied, or dissolved under pressure to expel a liquid, paste, or powder.
Coolant / antifreeze
Antifreeze is a concentrated solution that primarily consists of either ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, mixed with water, used to regulate vehicle engine temperature…
Household Cleaners
Household cleaners are products that can contain hazardous ingredients and may be corrosive, toxic, flammable, or reactive under certain circumstances.
Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste consists of leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic.
Paint is a household product that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that is corrosive or toxic, particularly oil-based paints…
Soaps and Detergents
Soaps and detergents are cleaning products containing surfactants that dissolve dirt and grease, designed to be water-soluble and typically safe for drain disposal.
➜Medical Equipment and Supplies3 materials accepted at 11 locations3
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Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses are vision correction devices typically consisting of frames (metal or plastic) and lenses (usually plastic or glass).
Medical Equipment
Durable medical equipment includes mobility and assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches that help people with disabilities or recovering from injuries maintain…
Unused, unwanted, or expired medicines and pharmaceuticals, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, and veterinary medicines.
➜Medication1 material accepted at 7 locations1
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Medication
Unused, unwanted, or expired medicines and pharmaceuticals, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, and veterinary medicines.
➜Metals10 materials accepted at 5 locationsIn 2018, Americans generated about 26 million tons of metals in municipal solid waste but recycled only 9 million tons (34%), while 14 million tons (54%) were landfilled.Source: EPA Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: 2018 Facts and Figures, https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/10
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Automobiles are motor vehicles that are among the most recycled products in America, with approximately 75 percent of their weight composed of recyclable metals.
Aluminum (scrap)
Scrap aluminum is discarded, used, worn-out, and out-of-date aluminum products including automotive parts, appliances, beverage cans, wires, cables, and building materials.
Aluminum beverage containers include beer and soft drink cans (including all carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks, tea, tonic, waters and juice beverages).
Brass
Brass is a metal alloy composed primarily of copper and zinc that is valued for its durability, corrosion resistance, and ability to be recycled…
Copper
Copper is a reddish-brown metal found in electrical wiring, plumbing pipes, and electronics that can be recycled repeatedly without losing quality.
Iron
Iron is a ferrous metal that, by weight, is the largest category of metals in municipal solid waste, commonly found in appliances, automobiles, and…
Pipe (metal)
Metal pipe is hollow cylindrical tubing made from iron, steel, copper, brass, or other metals commonly used in plumbing, construction, and industrial applications that…
Scrap Metal
Scrap metal is bits and pieces of metal parts or metal pieces that may be combined together with bolts or soldering which, when worn…
Steel / Ferrous metal (scrap)
Ferrous metals (iron and steel) are the largest category of metals by weight in municipal solid waste, and include items such as appliances, furniture,…
Steel food cans (often called tin cans) are containers made of iron ore and tin that contain 99 percent steel, commonly used for packaging…
➜Paper Products6 materials accepted at 5 locationsAmericans generated about 67 million tons of paper and cardboard in 2018, but roughly 21 million tons—nearly one-third—were not recycled and ended up landfilled or burned.Source: EPA Facts and Figures about Materials, Waste and Recycling, 2018 data6
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Books
Books are paper products made of groundwood and chemical pulp that can be recycled when not in usable condition.
Cardboard is a paper-based packaging material that includes corrugated boxes, brown tubes, packing paper and bags and sacks.
Egg cartons
Paper egg cartons are recyclable cardboard containers made from molded paper pulp that protect and transport eggs.
Manilla file folders
Manila file folders are paper office products made from a sturdy, uncoated paper stock used for organizing and storing documents.
Mixed paper is a broad category that often includes items such as discarded mail, telephone books, paperboard, magazines, and catalogs.
Office papers are nondurable paper products used for printing, copying, and writing in offices and schools.
➜Plastics6 materials accepted at 7 locationsAmericans generated about 36 million tons of plastic waste in 2018, but only 3 million tons—roughly 9%—were recycled, with the rest landfilled or burned.Source: EPA Facts and Figures about Materials, Waste and Recycling, 2018 data6
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Plastic #1, known as polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), is commonly used in soft drink and water bottles and can be recycled into fiber,…
Colored HDPE plastic bottles and jugs, such as those used for laundry detergent and cleaning products, are made of high-density polyethylene marked with the…
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a durable plastic used for milk, water, and juice bottles that is widely recyclable and marked with the number 2.
CD's / DVD's
CDs and DVDs are manufactured by combining various mined metals (aluminum, gold, silver and nickel) with petroleum-derived plastics, lacquers and dyes.
Plastic grocery bags are primarily made from low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a flexible plastic film used to carry purchases.
Records (EP / LP / 45)
Vinyl records (EP/LP/45) are disc-shaped music media made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic that store sound in grooves.
➜Tools and equipment3 materials accepted at 2 locations3
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Food processing equipment
Food processing equipment includes commercial and industrial machinery used to prepare, package, and handle food, typically made of stainless steel and other metals.
Hand tools are manually operated implements made primarily of metal, including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, sockets, hand saws, and garden tools.
Power tools are electric or battery-powered tools like drills, saws, and sanders that contain motors, rechargeable batteries, circuit boards, and metals that require special…
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