Indiana Residents Warned 16 Items Are Banned From Recycling Bins

Many Indiana residents have taken on fall clean-up projects in and outside the home. Some items we'll want to throw away, some we'll donate, and some we'll want to recycle. But, before we do our part to help keep things from piling up in landfills, there are some items you won't be able to recycle in the Hoosier state.

Indiana Residents Warned 16 Items Are Banned From Recycling Bins

Doing our part to recycle items in Indiana helps keep our communities safe and clean. With convenient public drop boxes, residential recycle bins, and drop-off locations, recycling is more convenient than ever. While some items may seem like they can be recycled, residents are urged that just assuming an item can be recycled can lead to big problems for local recycling programs.

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According to Indy.gov, knowing which products can be recycled and which ones can't may be confusing:

Just because an item says it's "recyclable" does not mean it is recyclable where you live or in your municipal recycling stream. You may have to take it to a special drop-off location or try to avoid purchasing/obtaining that material in the future.

Many packages wear the “recycle” symbol but require a special recycling process that may not be available in your area. This is an important reason to know which items to throw in the trash instead of the recycling bin. Indiana residents are warned that these items are not accepted in recycling bins and are urged to check the list below.