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	Recyclable Materials
	By Ramona Creel

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COMMON ITEMS

• plastic (grades 1 and 2 most likely accepted)
• glass (brown, clear, and green)
• aluminum (cans and foil)
• steel cans
• plastic and paper grocery bags

HARDER TO RECYCLE

• aseptic packaging (drink boxes, etc.)
• waxed milk and juice cartons
• refrigerators, heat pumps, and air conditioners
• polystyrene packaging and packing "peanuts"
• egg cartons

PAPER GOODS

• white copy and office paper
• junk mail and colored paper
• magazines
• newspaper and newsprint
• telephone books
• corrugated cardboard (not slick)

TECHNOLOGY

• cell phones
• video tapes
• compact discs
• computer disks
• computer equipment and components

TOXIC SUBSTANCES

• rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries
• motor oil
• antifreeze and other automotive fluids
• household cleaning materials
• poisons, paints, solvents, and automotive fluids
• take non-recyclables to toxic waste drop off -- do not put in garbage

YOU CAN NOT RECYCLE

• other grades of plastic (varies by local area)
• waxed, food contaminated, and oil-soaked paper
• stickers and plastic laminated paper such as fast food wrappers
• pet food bags
• carbon or thermal fax paper
• sanitary products or tissues
• plate glass and mirrors
• crockery, china, or pottery

Copyright 2000-2009 Ramona Creel -- you are welcome to reprint any article, but you MUST include this resource box.

"Ramona Creel is a modern Renaissance woman and guru of simplicity -- traveling the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of radically downsizing, and inspiring others to regain control of their own lives. As a Professional Organizer and Accountability Coach, Ramona will help you create the time and space to focus on your true priorities -- clearing away the clutter other obstacles and standing in the way of that life you've always wanted to be living. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a travel writer, social commentator, and blogger, she shares her experiences and insights about the world as we know it. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. And be sure to follow her on Twitter and on Facebook."

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