Wishcycling
Avoid Wishcycling. Proper sorting makes a difference! Avoid contamination by sorting your recyclables properly. Below are some of the common items that contaminate the recyclables stream.
Common Wishcycling Items:
Shipping Bags
Reuse whenever possible!
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
Clamshells
Request recyclable, compostable, reusable options.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
Place multiple pieces in a single
bag for collection.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
& Utensils
Provide reusable options. Keep reusable cutlery with you to use when needed.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
for Packaging
Deflate and contain multiple pieces for collection.
Avoid products with
excessive packaging.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
Reuse whenever possible or choose environmentally friendly packaging options, like newspaper and recyclable paper.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
Try reusable options at your
next events! Remember to
use your reusable water
bottle and travel mug.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
Try donating to a resale shop or charity before disposing.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
Avoid products with this type of packaging whenever possible. Reuse packaging or donate to a shipping/mailing business.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
& Straws
Use reusable straws, bottles, cups and mugs to avoid using these products.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
