Separate clean paper from other waste
Remove staples, paper clips, tape, and plastic inserts
Keep paper dry and free of food or grease
Sort paper by type if your local recycler requires it
Place paper in the designated recycling bin
Flatten cardboard and paperboard before recycling
Recycle newspapers, magazines, office paper, and envelopes if accepted locally
Shred sensitive documents only if your recycling program accepts shredded paper
Avoid recycling waxed, laminated, or heavily coated paper unless accepted locally
Check local recycling rules for accepted paper materials
Take large amounts of paper to a recycling center if curbside pickup is unavailable