4. Only 50% of NYC’s Residential Recyclables are Captured

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Sims estimates that only 50% of New York City’s residential recyclables are actually captured, meaning New Yorkers are recycling only half of what they could be. Sims is ready to take your stuff, but here’s the full list of what is and is not accepted.