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Paper Recycling


Produced by pressing together moist fibers, typically cellulose pulp derived from wood, and drying them into flexible sheets. 

Some examples of paper for recycling:

White Paper

  • Computer Paper
  • Copy Paper
  • Stationary/Letterhead
  • Adding Machine/Receipt Tape
  • Tablet/Notebook Paper
  • Shredded Paper

Colored Paper

  • Colored Stick on Notes
  • Colored Copy Paper
  • Yellow Legal Pads
  • Shredded Color Paper

 

 

 

Bound Paper Books

  • Newspaper/Newsprint
  • Inserts
  • Magazines
  • Catalogs
  • Phone Books
  • Brochures

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed Waste Paper

  • Junk Mail
  • Advertisements
  • Envelopes
  • Window Envelopes
  • Stick on Notes
  • Shredded Junk Mail

Note: The following are some examples of Non-Recyclable Paper:

  • Wax Coated Paper
  • Plastic Coated Paper
  • Carbon Paper
  • Paper Plates & Cups
  • Paper Napkins and Towels