Pizza boxes

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Can I recycle Pizza boxes?

The go-to party option. To recycle or not to recycle? Cardboard by itself is typically recyclable; but once you add in a greasy pie, the box becomes contaminated. Some facilities are are able to handle this thanks to new technology, but it's a good rule of thumb to consider anything with food remnants on it as trash.

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The go-to party option. To recycle or not to recycle? Cardboard by itself is typically recyclable; but once you add in a greasy pie, the box becomes contaminated. Some facilities are are able to handle this thanks to new technology, but it's a good rule of thumb to consider anything with food remnants on it as trash.

A single pizza box that is empty and clean.

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