Food
When tossing out an apple core, which bin should it go in?
The compost bin!
When throwing away paper, what bin does it go inside?
Recycling bin found in most classrooms!
A paper towel used to dry your hands—where should it go?
Compost bin, as it’s compostable!
A cardboard box from a new laptop needs to be discarded. Which bin should it go in?
Recycling bin—cardboard is recyclable!
A fast-food meal includes leftover fries, a paper cup, and a straw. How should they be sorted?
Leftover fries go in the compost, the paper cup (if clean) goes in the recycling, and the straw goes in the garbage!
A spiral notebook is no longer usable. How should it be sorted?
Remove the metal spiral to recycle it separately; the paper goes in the recycling bin!
A piece of bubble wrap used for packaging needs to be thrown away. Which bin does it go in?
Bubble wrap should be taken to a soft plastic recycling location, not regular bins!
An old phone charger no longer works. Where should it go?
It should be taken to an e-waste recycling center, not put in regular garbage or recycling bins!
You’re discarding a pizza box with grease stains. Which bin does it belong in?
If heavily stained, it goes in the compost. If clean or lightly stained, it can go in the recycling bin!)
You’re disposing of an empty glue stick container. Which bin does it go in?
Glue stick containers are not recyclable and should go in the garbage bin.
A ceramic coffee mug has broken. Where should the pieces go?
Garbage bin—ceramics are not recyclable and should not be put in the recycling bin.
A flat-screen TV no longer functions. How should it be disposed of?
Take it to an e-waste recycling center or a facility that accepts electronics, as it contains hazardous materials that must be handled properly!