Can I recycle credit cards or a bag of paper shreds?

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
By Brianne Fahey

Live Green Cincinnati readers are bringing on the recycling queries.  The latest stumper is a great question.  When you stop taking bags at the check-out counter, how do you control your paper shreds for recycling?

Question: I no longer have paper grocery bags.  How can I store my loose paper recyclables and shreds so they don’t blow away or make a mess?
Answer: You can use a plastic garbage bag, but please label it as “recyclable paper shreds inside”.  This will help the Rumpke team identify the contents as recycling and ensure the paper shreds are removed.

Question: Can I recycle plastic gift cards and credit cards?
Answer: No.

Thanks to Amanda Pratt of Rumpke for the facts!

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