Chicago Asset Recovery & Recycling

Ever wonder how different types of materials get recycled? Check out this list of commonly recycled materials.

When most people think of recycling, they think about recycling things such as aluminum cans, plastic water bottles and plastic grocery bags. But in reality, you can recycle almost anything. Here is a list of 53 common things you can recycle.

Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" waste hierarchy.

Frequently asked questions about recycling