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Bruce Edmonds has managed the recycling program of Virginia’s Rivanna Solid Waste Authority for the past 15 years. Servicing the city of Charlottesville and neighboring Albemarle County, it’s been called one of the best programs in the region for efficiency and volume of recycled products. We asked Edmonds to set the record straight on some of the myths and truths of recycling.

DO I NEED TO TAKE THE LABELS OFF JARS AND CANS?

No. They will be burned off during the recycling process.

CAN PLASTIC BAGS BE RECYCLED WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS?

No. Most plastic bags can be accepted separately if you’re willing to take them to a drop-off location. Make it part of Saturday errand-hopping so you’re not spewing carbon emissions solely to recycle your bags. To find plastic bag drop-off sites in your area, go to plasticbagrecycling.org.

HOW CLEAN DO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE BEFORE I TOSS THEM INTO THE RECYCLING BIN?

A good rinse will suffice; a little residue at the top of a bottle is fine. Just try to remove all food bits.

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