Tomorrow's #EarthDay! Our final Earth Month highlight is on our most talked-about strategy: recycling. ♻️ Recycling works best when we recycle the right stuff, enabling the material to be processed into new products. When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia: bit.ly/3wDe4T

#DYK food waste makes up about 22% of our trash here in MA? For #StopFoodWasteDay, lettuce remind you of some strategies to prevent food waste, courtesy of @_stopfoodwasteday_. Learn about initiatives in MA to reduce food waste statewide: bit.ly/3S2dyMb

Reminder to keep aerosol bug spray cans OUT of the recycling bin! We encourage bug protection to prevent unintended hitchhikers🦟 on your outdoor adventures, but put empty cans in the trash. When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia: bit.ly/3wDe4Tl

May the Fourth be with you this #StarWarsDay! Consider us your own personal Jedi trainer for all things recycling. When you're unsure what goes in the bin, use the force (AKA, the Recyclopedia search tool) to master smart recycling. Find it here, you can: bit.ly/3wDe4Tl

Tired: putting anything plastic with this symbol on it in the recycling🚫 Inspired: focusing on shape to determine if it's recyclable✅ The "chasing arrows" do NOT indicate whether you can recycle an item! Plastic bottles, jars, jugs, tubs, & clear deli containers = recyclable.

It's International Compost Awareness Week! This year's theme is Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost. 🤝🌱 Composting is an easy way to turn would-be waste into nutrient-rich soil that gives back. Attending a composting event? Please share a link below! 📷 #ICAW2025

Gardening season is here! 🌱 Green tip for green thumbs: Remember that yard waste does not go in the trash. Most municipalities have dedicated yard waste collection. Check locally to know when and how to put it out for collection: bit.ly/2Nk9epX

Just a little refresher that your recyclables don't need to be spotless—a quick rinse usually does the trick! The key is to make sure they're free of liquids and major food residue before you put them in your recycling bin. Pro tip: For items with lids, give 'em a rinse + shake.

The second life of your recycling ♻️ Swipe to see some of the types of products that your recyclables can get turned into when you recycle them in MA! Check out our Recycling Road Map to learn what happens to your recycling: bit.ly/3LgsLVa

Firing up the grill or camp stove? Keep propane tanks OUT of the recycling! They can cause fires when collected. Larger tanks can be refilled or swapped. Some cities/towns take both big and small tanks at Household Hazardous Waste events—check yours: bit.ly/2Nk9epX

Got a BBQ on the books over the long weekend? Save these tips to make cleanup (and smart recycling) easy. Hosting? Opt for reusable dishes and utensils, and send guests home with leftovers! When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia: bit.ly/3wDe4Tl

The camping gear is coming out of hibernation for the summer! 🏕️ Need to patch up a hole in your trusty tent, sleeping bag, or inflatable pad? Never fear—there's a guide for that. Repair doesn't have to be inTENTs. Check out how-tos from iFixit: bit.ly/44glQad

For #NationalGameShowDay, we'll take "Recycling Dos and Don'ts" for 800, please. Do you know the answer to this question from our recycling quiz 2.0? (Cue the Jeopardy song!🎵🤔) Tell us what you think the answer is below, and take the full quiz at bit.ly/3l1EcUM.

Q: What do all these items have in common? A: They're types of plastic that CAN go in your recycling bin. We know they're all different colors, and that's OK! Colored plastic jars, jugs, tubs, and bottles are typically fine to put in the bin. Just keep black plastic out.

Swipe for a blue bin glow-up 🤩♻️ Did you spot all the recycling mistakes? Recycling works best when we recycle smart. Find quick answers on what goes in (and stays out of) the bin in our Smart Recycling Guide (available in 12 languages!): bit.ly/2ok4fJt

Happy Father's Day to all the dads & father figures out there! In your honor, we've drafted up a little recycling "dad humor" of our own. 👀 Getting the family together to celebrate? Check the Recyclopedia to know where things go during cleanup: bit.ly/3wDe4Tl

Whether you're headed to the Boston Pizza Festival this weekend or enjoying your 'za at home, dough not forget to recycle pizza boxes! 🍕 They are recyclable in MA as long as they're empty (a little grease is OK). When in doubt, check the Recyclopedia: bit.ly/3wDe4Tl

Summer is here! We're all for protection when having fun in the sun, but remember that not all sunscreen containers go in your recycling bin. Recycle empty tins and bottles, but send tubes, sticks, and aerosols to the trash. Soak up more tips at RecycleSmartMA.org. ☀️♻️

Planning a move? We know you wouldn't dream 😴💭 of trashing your old mattress! Mattresses are not allowed in the trash in MA, but there are many local recycling options. Check with your city/town or search Beyond the Bin: bit.ly/3QgCX3B

Time for a little "deinfluencing" 👀👋 We know it's tempting to hit "add to cart" when you want a fresh look, but the most sustainable outfit is the one you already own! Let's normalize wearing what we've got (and getting creative with it!).