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Feeling flustered by all the recycling rules? Recycling Simplified by Republic Services will help get you right!

This Quiz Will Determine If You're Actually Recycling Correctly

Bubble wrap [can’t be recycled](https://www.republicservices.com/blog/twas-season-recycling-and-disposal-tips-for-holiday-cleanup-0). Try to reuse it and if you can’t, dispose of it.

False!

True or false:  
You should recycle Bubble Wrap.

Don’t recycle ribbons, bows, cellophane, or packing peanuts! Find a new way to use these products or throw 'em out.

Paper and cardboard gift boxes can be recycled.

Double-check to make sure your wrapping paper is plain before throwing it in the recycling bin. [Reuse or dispose of](https://www.republicservices.com/blog/how-to-have-an-eco-friendly-holiday-season) any wrapping paper that is embellished. Better yet, why not opt for recyclable wrapping paper or gift bags? FYI: Newspaper makes for a great substitute, and you can throw it in the recycling. ;)

True!

True or false:  
Embellished (i.e., foil- or glitter-decorated) wrapping paper can't be recycled.  


Give those old clothes a new home — just not in the recycling bin! [Clothing can’t be recycled.](https://www.republicservices.com/blog/5-things-you-shouldnt-recycle)

No way, dude.

[As a general rule](https://recyclingsimplified.com/recycling-basics/), paper and cardboard, metal cans, and plastic bottles and jugs are recyclable as long as they’re empty, clean and dry.

True or false:  
Paper and cardboard, metal cans, and plastic bottles and jugs are generally all recyclable.

With plastics, [remember the “poke test”](https://recyclingsimplified.com/recycling-basics/how-to-recycle-plastic/) – if you can stick your finger through the plastic (such as a grocery bag), then it isn’t recyclable in your curbside (or household) container.

True or false:  
All plastic bags are recyclable.

You might be able to repurpose some of them (it's always a good idea to donate old toys, reuse plastic bags as trash bags, and compost yard debris!), but don't recycle [any of these things](https://www.republicservices.com/recycling-guide).

All of the above

Which of these should you  
avoid recycling?  


You're not the only one who could use a refresher on recycling dos and don'ts. Start by visiting the [Republic Services](https://recyclingsimplified.com/?utm_campaign=recyclingeducation&utm_medium=article&utm_source=buzzfeed) site for a recycling 101!

Recycling can be confusing, but you're off to a great start.

There's always room for more knowledge, though! Visit the [Republic Services](https://recyclingsimplified.com/?utm_campaign=recyclingeducation&utm_medium=article&utm_source=buzzfeed) site to explore more recycling dos and don'ts. You might just learn something new!

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