Recycling and Waste Diversion in NYC Flashcards
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Which materials are accepted in NYC's blue bin curbside recycling program?
Answer: Glass, plastic, paper, and metal
NYC's blue bin program accepts glass bottles and jars, plastic containers, metal cans, and paper and cardboard for recycling.
What does NYC's organics collection program primarily collect?
Answer: Food scraps and food-soiled paper
NYC's organics (brown bin) program collects food scraps and food-soiled paper to be composted or processed into biogas instead of going to landfill.
What is the correct way to prepare a cardboard box for NYC recycling pickup?
Answer: Flatten it and remove packing materials
Cardboard must be flattened and empty of all packing materials before being placed at the curb for NYC recycling collection.
Which plastic items are NOT accepted in NYC's curbside recycling?
Answer: Plastic bags and film
Plastic bags and film (soft plastics) are not accepted in NYC's curbside recycling and can jam sorting machinery at recycling facilities.
Where can NYC residents drop off plastic bags for recycling?
Answer: Designated drop-off bins at grocery stores
Plastic bags must be taken to designated drop-off bins located at participating grocery and retail stores, not placed in curbside recycling.
What NYC program allows residents to drop off household hazardous waste like paint and pesticides?
Answer: SAFE disposal events
NYC's SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, Electronics) disposal events allow residents to safely drop off household hazardous waste at designated locations.