Recycling is one of the best, and easiest, ways to reduce your carbon footprint on an individual or household level. According to the EPA, Americans produce 254 million tons of waste every year, and sadly, $7 billion worth of recyclable resources are lost to landfills because of improper disposal. Many people are unaware they are recycling improperly, which is why Junk King, a company specializing in greener junk removal services, has put together this list of the nine most common recycling mistakes people typically make. Avoiding these common mistakes will lead to less waste in landfills and facilitate a cleaner, greener planet.

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