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Ask your trash hauler or transfer station for their specific guidelines.

See Appliances.

Railroad ties may be disposed of with construction and demolition wastes (see Construction and Demolition).

Rags are generally not accepted at rummage sales nor through textiles recycling. Use them well, see if your mechanic wants them. When too far gone, they can go in regular trash. Oily rags from home workshops or art studios present a fire hazard as well as a air pollution hazard. Keep them in a fire-safe, closed container, then bring them to a hazardous waste collection.

Penta Medical Recycling collects used prostheses to bring high quality, low cost prosthetic care to amputees all over the world. Visit their website to learn more about their work and how to donate (free shipping).

Your local transfer station will accept them for a small fee per unit. Extra-large tanks (100+ lb) – Not accepted at any transfer station; contact a propane supply vendor.

See Toner Cartridges.

Some local transfer stations and commercial haulers will accept #1-#7 plastics. Do not be fooled by #6 polystyrene containers of any kind! They are not recyclable in this area of the country. Despite their convenience they never decompose. Use alternatives wherever possible. See Styrofoam.

All transfer stations and trash haulers must accept #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) plastic containers.

NOTE: Caps should be thrown away. Do not recycle motor oil jugs or chemical containers.  See Grocery Bags. Some dry cleaners will accept dry cleaning bags for recycling. 

If there is cheese stuck on the bottom, or big greasy stains, put the box in the trash. If the box is free of food and most grease it may be placed with your other recycling. Cardboard and box board make good sources of carbon (the brown stuff) for backyard composting.

Phone books may be placed with your regular recycling.