Somewhere between 70-80% of all paper in the US is recycled. Most clean paper can be put in your recycling bin.
If paper has large amounts of paint or any glitter/craft supplies, it’s best to throw it away.
Paper’s market recycling value is based on fiber length. Corrugated cardboard, for example, has the highest value on the recycling market because it can be reused the longest.
Wrapping paper is recyclable if it does not have a metallic coating or glitter.
Tissue paper, paper towels, tissue, and toilet paper are not recyclable because of their short fiber length. In addition, they are often soiled. Soiled paper does not belong in the recycle bin.
