3. Why should I
recycle?
Making new things from recycled ones
takes less money, less energy, and
less of the Earth’s resources. That’s
how there is less pollution.
4. Who recycles?
Everyone can recycle.
You can recycle at home and at school.
Your parents and other adults can recycle
at work.
5. How does recycling
work?
Recycling starts with people separating
their trash. These are collected by
recycling trucks, processed and then
sold to make new products.
6. What are recyclable
materials?
• Don't throw away anything that can be
recycled!
Acid Batteries Aluminum Cans
Building Materials Cardboard
Chemicals Electronic
equipment
Glass (bottles and jars) Lead
Magazines Metal
Newspaper Oil
Paint Paper
Plastic Bags Plastic Bottles
Steel Cans Tires
7. What are recyclable
materials?
• Don't throw away anything that can be
recycled!
Acid Batteries Aluminum Cans
Building Materials Cardboard
Chemicals Electronic
equipment
Glass (bottles and jars) Lead
Magazines Metal
Newspaper Oil
Paint Paper
Plastic Bags Plastic Bottles
Steel Cans Tires
