Not everything can be recycled or composted, which is where landfill waste comes in. Here’s a guide on what belongs in the trash and how to dispose of items responsibly.
✅ What’s Accepted in the Landfill Bin?
- Diapers: Disposable diapers.
- Plastic Bags & Stretchy Plastics: Includes food wrappers.
- Tanglers: Hoses, straps, ropes, textiles, and clothes hangers.
- Plastic Cutlery: Forks, spoons, and knives made of plastic.
- Ceramics & Glass: Includes mirrors and window glass.
- Face Masks: Disposable masks only.
- Styrofoam & Packing Peanuts: Non-recyclable materials.
- Bubble Wrap & Plastic Shipping Envelopes: Not recyclable.
- Latex Gloves: Dispose of used gloves here.
- Straws: Plastic straws and similar items.
- Pet Waste: Cat or dog waste.
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- Electronics: No electronics or household batteries.
- Hazardous Waste: Paint, chemicals, and other toxic items.
- Compostables & Recyclables: These belong in their respective bins.
BASURA: GUÍA PARA SABER QUÉ TIRAR Y DÓNDE 🗑️
No todo se puede reciclar o compostar, y esos objetos van a la basura. Sigue esta guĂa para saber quĂ© tirar y cĂłmo hacerlo de manera responsable.
✅ ¿Qué Va a la Basura?
- Pañales: Desechables.
- Bolsas Plásticas & Plásticos Estirables: Incluye envolturas de alimentos y productos.
- Enredaderas: Mangueras, tiras, sogas, textiles y colgadores de ropa.
- Cubiertos de Plástico: Tenedores, cucharas y cuchillos de plástico.
- Vajilla & Cristales: Espejos y ventanas.
- Mascarillas: Desechables solamente.
- Guantes de Látex: Para guantes usados.
- Popotes: Popotes de plástico y similares.
- Desechos de Mascotas: Excremento de perros y gatos.
🚫 ¿Qué Evitar en la Basura?
- ElectrĂłnicos: No tires aparatos electrĂłnicos ni pilas del hogar.
- Materiales TĂłxicos: Pintura, quĂmicos u objetos peligrosos.
- Compostables & Reciclables: Deben ir a los contenedores correspondientes.
📱 When in Doubt, Find Out! / Si Tienes Dudas, Consulta
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Let’s work together to keep non-recyclables and non-compostables where they belong—responsibly disposed of!