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The Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling: Part 2

By Sharon Lowenheim | June 30, 2009 |

New York City requires us to recycle:

paper and cardboard.
beverage cartons, bottles, cans, metal and foil.
bulky metal and appliances with CFC gas.

Last week, I discussed paper and cardboard in detail. This week, I’ll do the same with the second category.

Pay attention to the rules about plastic, about which there is much confusion!

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling: Part 1

By Sharon Lowenheim | June 22, 2009 |

At my clients’ homes – and even in my own home – there is much confusion about what needs to be recycled in New York City.

The simple answer is:

paper and cardboard.
beverage cartons, bottles, cans, metal & foil.
bulky metal and appliances with CFC gas.

Let me explain what specifically that means. This week, I’ll cover paper and cardboard In coming weeks, I’ll cover the other types of recyclables.

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