Categories: Recycle

Where Can I (Wednesday): Recycle Label Backing & Wax Sheets?

Twitter friend Nicole asked about where to recycle the “waxy backing” of labels:

https://twitter.com/nkoedyker/status/255751026949382145″ data-datetime=”2012-10-09T19:26:11+00:00

Good news Nicole! You can toss those waxy sheets straight into your Philly single-stream recycling bin.

The general rule of thumb is “If it’s paper and can tear, it’s recyclable.”

Philly friends, what other paper substances can you think of that’s in the same category?

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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