What are some things that absolutely should NOT be recycled? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by over_clox@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'll start.. toilet paper, tampons, and QTips...

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[-] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I'm not exactly a palette expert (I'm guessing many other readers aren't either), but what's the difference, and how can we average fools tell them apart?

[-] spittingimage@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The MDF ones are made of many layers of plywood, glued together. Lots of different wood shades. Looks like a sandwich. The others are actual wood, with one shade, grain and often rough edges because they're not sanded down.

[-] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Ah, I totally get you now.

I've never seen any palettes made of plywood, but clearly they exist then. I guess that basically means that no plywood is good for compost or proper recycling, unless perhaps grinding up into particle board..?

[-] spittingimage@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

It's safe for reuse, but probably not for recycling. I don't know if it can even be safely burned.

[-] Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

Just for info, you're talking about plywood.

MDF is individual tiny fibres glued together and one uniform colour without layers

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/mdf-vs-plywood/

Still no good for recycling or burning!

[-] matteus@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago

Manufactured wood has glue in it - generally not safe to burn.

[-] MrAlternateTape@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

Burning plywood or MDF is not recommended. The glue could release some toxic fumes.

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