Most US cities have established a municipal recycling pick-up or drop-off for paper recycling. The following is a list of paper products typically accepted for recycling, but consult your city's local recycling guidelines.
What Can You Recycle?
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Yes
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No
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White, Colored, and Glossy Paper
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Hardcover Books
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Mail and Envelopes
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Napkins
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Wrapping Paper - no ribbon or tape
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Paper Towels
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Smooth Cardboard
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Tissues
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Cereal Boxes
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Paper Soiled with Food or Liquid
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Paper Bags
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Paper with a lot of Tape or Glue
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Cardboard Egg Cartons and Trays
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Plastic-Coated or Wax-Coated Paper
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Newspapers, Magazines, and Catalogs
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Candy Wrappers
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Phone Books
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Photographic Paper
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Softcover Books - paperbacks and comics
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Carbon Paper
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Corrugated Cardboard
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City-Specific Guidelines for Recycling Paper and Cardboard
Chicago, New York City, Washington D.C.
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