Frequently Asked Questions

As a mission-driven organization, one of Eureka Recycling's goals is to make sure that the materials people recycle are used for their highest benefit. This means that all of the significant environmental and social benefits of recycling are realized: materials really get recycled, programs are cost-effective, recycling is convenient for people to do, and that there are good, green jobs that pay livable wages.

We answer thousands of questions every year from people who are wondering if they can recycle a particular item or how they can reduce their waste in other ways. These resources outline some of the deeper issues in recycling and answer some of the most common questions we get about recycling every day.

• Why can't I recycle more plastic? This fact sheet explains why recycling plastic is so complicated and is not always the solution to our plastics problem. Recycling Plastic: Complications and Limitations
• Does it matter how my recycling is collected? Learn about the issues with single-stream collection of recycling. About Single Stream Recycling
• Do my materials really get recycled? Find out why some materials may be collected in your program but are not getting recycled, and learn what you can do about it. Are These Materials Getting Recycled?  

We want to hear from you!

We are happy to answer your questions and may even post your question here so others can have the answer too!

If you have a question, please email us at info@eurekarecycling.org or call our Zero-Waste Hotline at (651) 222-SORT (7678). Thank you.

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