As Halloween approaches in Oklahoma City, residents are reminded to keep non-recyclable items out of their recycling carts. The city’s Big Green recycling carts often contain items that are not accepted, such as car bumpers, blankets, tires, household hazardous waste, plastic bags, and styrofoam. These materials are not part of Oklahoma City’s recycling program and can cause problems.
Non-recyclable items can damage recycling equipment, contaminate other recyclables, and create safety risks for workers. Items like clothing, blankets, garden hoses, and plastic bags can get tangled in machinery, leading to delays and repairs. Large items like tires and car bumpers do not fit in the system, and hazardous waste is dangerous…