A Helpful Guide to Single-stream Recycling from the Washington Post
We took the quiz in this Washington Post article, titled “You’re probably recycling wrong. This quiz will help you sort it out.” (The article is behind a paywall.) We took the quiz twice so we could show you all the correct answers! 🙂 Check out the PDF of the results by clicking the button below, and see if anything surprises you! (Note: some of the answers depend on the capabilities and requirements of your local single-stream recycling service. Read this PDF for general rules, then scroll down on this page and read the City of Lawrence requirements.)
Here are a few links to information on the available recycling options in Lawrence and Douglas County.
City of Lawrence Curbside Single-stream Recycling
City of Lawrence Single-stream Recycling: What and What Not to Put In
City of Lawrence Recyclable Materials Directory (Search for the item you want to recycle, and it will tell you where in the area to take it.)
Douglas County Drop-off Recycling Bins
More Resources
The Recycling Partnership: Up-to-date recycling data, nationally and by state, plus much more.
Terracycle: “Recycle the Unrecyclable.” Stop wish-cycling and really recycle a lot of that stuff! Coffee capsules like Keurig, cosmetics packaging, pens/pencils/markers…you can get a pouch for small amounts or a box for large amounts for a fee.
The following resources are from the Today’s Homeowner guide titled “You’re (Probably) Recycling Wrong: Here’s How to Do It Right.” (Included here with permission. Note: be sure to refer to the above links about what to and not to recycle in Lawrence and Douglas County rather than any info you may find provided in this guide.) Each of these links appear to take you to the top of the page instead of the specific section. Simply scroll down to the section you want.