Recycling Revealed Social Media Toolkit

The N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) has developed a set of ready-to-use social media posts to help reduce contamination. DEACS encourages local governments, recycling haulers and other North Carolina organizations to use and share these resources to educate the public and fight contamination.

Together, we can recycle more, better. #RecycleRightNC

Step 1: Open or download the Social Media Toolkit How-To Guide for example Facebook and Twitter text to pair with the graphics below. 

Step 2: Click on each graphic below to open and save the jpeg file. You can then post to your social media accounts and help your community recycle more, better.

Sometimes recycling uses confusing language

Confusing Language
JPEG for Social Media

Give your jars a quick rinse before popping them in the recycling bin

Rinse it!
JPEG for Social Media

Pumps, tubes, and other items made of multiple materials can't be separated for recycling

Multiple Materials
JPEG for Social Media

The chasing arrows symbol doesn't always mean an item can be recycled in your bin

Plastic Codes
JPEG for Social Media

You do not have to flatten aluminum can

Flattened Things
JPEG for Social Media

Single-use cups belong in the trash along with lids and straws

Cups
JPEG for Social Media

Some items are too big to recycle like ladders while others like sugar packets are too small

Small and Bigs
JPEG for Social Media

Examples of contaminants like plastic bags and snack bags

What is a Contaminant?
JPEG for Social Media

Some people "wishcycle" by placing things like hangers and food in the recycling. These items are not recyclable.

Wishful Recycling
JPEG for Social Media

 

See additional free recycling education materials offered by DEACS, including posters and customized brochures.