NYC Recycling and Waste Diversion in NYC 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which materials are accepted in NYC's blue bin curbside recycling program?
- Glass, plastic, paper, and metal (Correct answer)
- Paper and cardboard only
- Metal cans and glass only
- Plastic and styrofoam
Correct answer: Glass, plastic, paper, and metal
NYC's blue bin program accepts glass bottles and jars, plastic containers, metal cans, and paper and cardboard for recycling.
Question 2: What does NYC's organics collection program primarily collect?
- Electronics and batteries
- Food scraps and food-soiled paper (Correct answer)
- Clothing and textiles
- Construction debris
Correct answer: Food scraps and food-soiled paper
NYC's organics (brown bin) program collects food scraps and food-soiled paper to be composted or processed into biogas instead of going to landfill.
Question 3: What is the correct way to prepare a cardboard box for NYC recycling pickup?
- Leave it assembled and full of packing materials
- Flatten it and remove packing materials (Correct answer)
- Tear it into small pieces and bag it
- Place it inside the blue bin
Correct answer: Flatten it and remove packing materials
Cardboard must be flattened and empty of all packing materials before being placed at the curb for NYC recycling collection.
Question 4: Which plastic items are NOT accepted in NYC's curbside recycling?
- Plastic bottles and jugs
- Rigid plastic containers
- Plastic bags and film (Correct answer)
- Plastic yogurt containers
Correct answer: Plastic bags and film
Plastic bags and film (soft plastics) are not accepted in NYC's curbside recycling and can jam sorting machinery at recycling facilities.
Question 5: Where can NYC residents drop off plastic bags for recycling?
- Blue bins at the curb
- Designated drop-off bins at grocery stores (Correct answer)
- DSNY garages
- Post offices
Correct answer: Designated drop-off bins at grocery stores
Plastic bags must be taken to designated drop-off bins located at participating grocery and retail stores, not placed in curbside recycling.
Question 6: What NYC program allows residents to drop off household hazardous waste like paint and pesticides?
- RecycleRight program
- SAFE disposal events (Correct answer)
- NYC Green program
- Hazmat Alert system
Correct answer: SAFE disposal events
NYC's SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, Electronics) disposal events allow residents to safely drop off household hazardous waste at designated locations.
NYC Recycling and Waste Diversion in NYC 1
Which materials are accepted in NYC's blue bin curbside recycling program?