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The first step involves you! You begin by preparing your recyclables (e.g., you rinse bottles and jars and throw away lids). Then, you set the materials out at the curb. Next, recycling crews drive through your neighborhood and collect the materials.



curbside truck

Some of the trucks, like the one pictured here, have compartments that allow employees to separate materials right at the curb.