I have recycled cans and bottles for years - but lack of space has made it harder and harder to collect enough to make it worth a trip. But throwing the stuff out made me so guilty!
I'd like to save some glass jars that pickles, salsa, tomato sauces, etc. come in, but I can't get rid of the odor on the lids. I've tried soaking them in baking soda, bleach, etc., but I haven't come up with anything that will eliminate the smell.
Recycling is slightly more complicated than just collecting a bin full of empty cans and old newspapers to keep them out of the waste stream. Many of us don't know what the rules are for recycling certain items. November 15 is America Recycles Day. Here is a basic guide to the most common household recyclables.
