20 things you may be recycling by mistake, and why you shouldn't be

Recycling standards vary widely across the US, which can make it confusing to know what your city will pick up and what you need to drop off yourself. PeopleImages/Shutterstock Recycling standards vary across the US, with municipalities often setting their own unique rules. Recycling the wrong material or including wet or dirty items can contaminate the waste stream. Some items may need to be dropped off at specific locations instead of having them collected. Many of us have been guilty of ...