Putting food waste in recycling bins causes contamination.

Not rinsing containers before recycling can spoil whole batches.

Plastic bags often aren’t recyclable in regular bins.

Throwing in unrecyclable items (wish-cycling) causes issues.

Mixing paper with greasy food boxes (like pizza boxes) is a mistake.

Not checking local recycling guidelines can lead to errors.

Some items (like batteries or electronics) need special handling.

Overusing disposable products reduces recycling benefits.

Assuming all plastics are recyclable is incorrect.

Educating yourself is key to recycling right.