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RECYCLING-OPERATIONS4 MIN READ

Sort the material pathway

Classify common materials into the correct operational pathway based on quality, hazard, and program acceptance.

Place each material in its correct operational pathway for a typical program that accepts clean cans, bottles, paper, and cardboard; handles batteries separately; and composts accepted organics. Accepted recycling Special handling Compost or organics Disposal or reject Clean empty aluminum beverage can Loose lithium battery found on the belt Food-soiled napkins from a cafeteria organics program Garden hose wrapped in a recycling cart Clean flattened OCC kept dry under cover Small propane cylinder in mixed recycling Bagged household trash in a blue cart Yard trimmings in an accepted green-waste route recycle special organics reject

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