Paper

Paper Recycling Categories

Category Uses Recycling
Office Paper (White Paper) Office documents, printer paper. Made into new paper products like copy paper or tissue.
Newspapers Newspapers, magazines. Processed into new paper or insulation materials.
Cardboard Boxes, packaging. Turned into new cardboard or paper-based products.
Magazines and Catalogs Magazines, brochures. Reprocessed into new paper products after removing coatings.
Mixed Paper Junk mail, mixed office paper. Made into recycled paperboard or tissue products.
Book Paper Old books, hardcover or paperback. Pulped and recycled into new paper products or paperboard.
Shredded Paper Confidential documents, shredded paper. Can be used for insulation, compost, or turned into new paper products.
Tetra Paks and Aseptic Packaging Beverage cartons, food containers. Recycled into paperboard or used for energy recovery.