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Recycling and Waste Disposal Guide
Environmental Science
This guide explains what items can be placed in the yellow recycling bin, the green organics bin, and the blue waste to landfill bin. It also lists items that should not be placed in each bin.
Recycling
Waste Management
Sustainability
29 Questions
Easy
Ages 6+
Mar 18, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers Environmental Science through
29 practice questions.
This guide explains what items can be placed in the yellow recycling bin, the green organics bin, and the blue waste to landfill bin. It also lists items that should not be placed in each bin. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
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Recycling and Waste Disposal Guide study set below.
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1
What color is the recycling bin?
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A
Green
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B
Blue
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C
Yellow
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D
Red
2
Which bin should be used for paper and cardboard?
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A
Green Organics Bin
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B
Blue Waste to Landfill Bin
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C
Yellow Recycling Bin
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D
Red Compost Bin
3
Can you recycle light globes in the yellow bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if broken
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D
Only if they are LED
4
Which bin is for food scraps, tea bags, and coffee grounds?
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A
Yellow Recycling Bin
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B
Blue Waste to Landfill Bin
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C
Green Organics Bin
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D
Red Bin
5
Are plastic bags accepted in the green organics bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only compostable ones
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D
Only if they are clear
6
What can be composted in the green bin besides food scraps?
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A
Glass bottles
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B
Clothing
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C
Paper towel and tissues
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D
E-waste
7
Which bin is for items going to landfill?
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A
Yellow Recycling Bin
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B
Green Organics Bin
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C
Blue Waste to Landfill Bin
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D
Red Bin
8
Are soft plastics accepted in the blue waste to landfill bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if they are clean
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D
Only if they are shredded
9
What type of containers can be recycled in the yellow bin?
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A
Soft plastic containers
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B
Rigid plastic containers
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C
Glass containers
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D
Metal containers
10
Can dairy products be composted?
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A
No
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B
Yes, but only if raw
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C
Yes, in the green organics bin
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D
Only if they are in a plastic container
11
Which bin should be used for tins and cans?
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A
Green Organics Bin
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B
Blue Waste to Landfill Bin
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C
Yellow Recycling Bin
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D
Red Bin
12
Are aerosols accepted in the yellow recycling bin?
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A
Only if they are full
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B
No
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C
Yes, if they are empty
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D
Only if they are for cleaning products
13
What should not be placed in the green organics bin?
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A
Leaves and flowers
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B
Prunings and twigs
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C
Building rubble or dirt
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D
Egg and oyster shells
14
Can lawn clippings and weeds be composted?
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A
No
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B
Yes, in the blue bin
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C
Yes, in the green bin
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D
Only if they are dried out
15
Which bin is for broken crockery and glassware?
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A
Yellow Recycling Bin
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B
Green Organics Bin
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C
Blue Waste to Landfill Bin
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D
Red Bin
16
Are e-waste or batteries accepted in the yellow bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if they are small
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D
Only if they are rechargeable
17
What is an example of a rigid plastic container that can be recycled?
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A
Plastic bags
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B
Plastic film
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C
Yogurt pots
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D
Styrofoam cups
18
Can compostable bags and cutlery be placed in the green organics bin?
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A
No
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B
Yes
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C
Only the bags
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D
Only the cutlery
19
Which bin is for old clothing and rags?
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A
Yellow Recycling Bin
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B
Green Organics Bin
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C
Blue Waste to Landfill Bin
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D
Red Bin
20
Can garden tools be placed in the green organics bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if they are small
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D
Only if they are made of wood
21
Are juice and milk cartons recyclable?
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A
No
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B
Yes, in the blue bin
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C
Yes, in the yellow bin
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D
Only if they are empty
22
What should NOT be put in the blue waste to landfill bin?
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A
Soft plastics
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B
Polystyrene foam
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C
Cooking or motor oil
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D
Single use nappies
23
Can polystyrene foam be placed in the yellow recycling bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if it is clean
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D
Only if it is small pieces
24
Which bin is for aluminium foil and trays?
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A
Green Organics Bin
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B
Blue Waste to Landfill Bin
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C
Yellow Recycling Bin
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D
Red Bin
25
Are chemicals or poisons accepted in the blue waste to landfill bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if they are in small quantities
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D
Only if they are non-toxic
26
What is an example of something that should NOT go in the yellow bin?
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A
Glass bottles
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B
Tins and cans
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C
Clothing or fabric
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D
Rigid plastic containers
27
Can tea bags be composted?
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A
No
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B
Yes, in the blue bin
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C
Yes, in the green bin
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D
Only if they are paper
28
Which bin is for single-use nappies?
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A
Yellow Recycling Bin
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B
Green Organics Bin
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C
Blue Waste to Landfill Bin
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D
Red Bin
29
Can liquid paint be placed in the blue waste to landfill bin?
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A
Yes
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B
No
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C
Only if it is a small amount
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D
Only if it is water-based
