16 things you shouldn't recycle — even if you think you can

Recycling standards vary widely across the US, which can make it confusing to know what your city will pick up and what you need to drop off yourself.ryasick/Getty ImagesRecycling standards vary widely across the US.Recycling the wrong material or including wet or dirty items can contaminate the waste stream.Some items may need to be dropped off at specific locations instead of having them collected.Many of us have been guilty of "wish-cycling" — tossing just about every piece of paper, pl