Recycling 101 Quiz - Wake County.gov

Which of the following plastics can be recycled at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Pumps

• Bottles

• Cups

• Coat hangers

What type of paper can be recycled at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Paper cups

• Newspapers

• Paper towels

• Wet paper

How should plastic items be prepared before recycling at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Discard paper clips

• Keep it wet

• Remove plastic bags

• Remove food residue/dirt

Which of the following should be placed in the trash/compost instead of recycling at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Paper bags

• Paper plates

• Cardboard tubes

• Drink boxes

What type of metal cans can be recycled at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Tin cans

• Glass cans

• Plastic cans

• Aluminum and steel cans

What should be done with the flat lids of plastic items before recycling at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Keep it wet

• Place screw caps back on the bottles

• Remove food residue/dirt

• Discard paper clips

Which of the following plastics should be placed in the trash instead of recycling at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Tubs

• Jars

• Cups

• Bottles

What type of paper should be discarded if covered in food residue/dirt before recycling at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Junk mail

• Paper towels

• Paper cups

• Newspapers

What should be removed from paper before recycling at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Plastic bags

• Paper clips

• Caps

• Food residue/dirt

Which of the following should be placed in the trash instead of recycling at Wake County convenience centers and multi-material facilities?

• Drink boxes

• Envelopes

• Scrap paper

• Cardboard boxes