noun
- materials or items that cannot be recycled or are not accepted in recycling programs
Usage: plural form; typically used in waste management and environmental contexts
Examples
- Plastic bags and styrofoam are common nonrecyclables that should not go in the recycling bin.
- The city's waste management program separates recyclables from nonrecyclables.
- Many nonrecyclables end up in landfills because they cannot be processed by recycling facilities.
- Before putting items in the recycling cart, check your local guidelines to identify nonrecyclables.
- Nonrecyclables like contaminated paper and certain plastics require special disposal methods.
- The recycling center posted a list of nonrecyclables to help residents sort their waste correctly.