Here are some simple and effective tips on how to recycle in the
home which will take you several steps closer to a more
sustainable and organic home. - Should you wash every item?
Glass, metal and plastic containers should be rinsed free of any
remnants of food, oil or other edibles. It is not necessary to
remove the labels from jars or containers. Paper products
however, should be clean and dry. Any paper products that are
tainted with oils or other food products should go out with the
regular trash. - What to do with lids. Regardless of the
container the lid accompanied, plastic lids should go in the
plastic recycling bin, metal lids should be recycled in the
metal recycling bin and so forth. - Electronics and appliances,
what to do with them?!? Television, refrigerators, air
conditioners, computer, should all be disposed of properly to
prevent further pollution. Consider donating working appliances
to local schools, non profit organizations or shelters. For
large appliances like refrigerators, washers and