Newspapers

Put in Recycling Cart/Bin

Recycle clean paper. Staples and tape are OK. Do not recycle paper that has foil or grease/food residue.

Newspaper Bag

Newspaper Bags Are Plastic Bags

Newspaper bags are a type of plastic film. Find out what to do with plastic bags and film.

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Compost It

You can compost newspapers because they are made from paper that is clean and untreated. Almost all modern newspapers are printed using a plant-based ink.

Ways to Reuse

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Use as Packaging

Consider using newspaper for packaging instead of bubble wrap. Newspaper is more eco-friendly than packing peanuts or bubble wrap and it’s more affordable, too.

Did You Know?

How Paper Gets Recycled