If you are like us, you probably think you know what you can put in your curb side recycling bins. We thought it was as simple as remembering paper and plastic can be put in the bins, while glass and styrofoam can’t. After listening to Recycle Utah Director Insa Riepen this morning on KPCW, we now know that it’s much more complicated.

Yes:

• Paper (if you can tear it)
• Cardboard
• Plastic (but not plastic bags)
• Aluminum Cans
• Milk containers

No:

• Plastic grocery store bags
• Ziplock bags
• Newspaper bags
• Glass
• Styrofoam

Ms Riepen did say that you can bring styrofoam, glass, and your plastic bags to the Recycle Utah’s facility by the Yard and they will accept it there.