JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — When waste that can't be recycled ends up in a recycling bin, the contents of the entire bin may get tossed in a landfill. The rejected waste ends up costing taxpayers as municipalities pay fines for the rejected loads. Here's a guide to what you can and can't put in your recycling bins, according to advice from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation: Can: Paper Cardboard Cartons Metal cans Metal lids Foil Glass bottles Glass jars Plastic containers Plastic bottles Can't: Shredded paper Straws Wood Textiles Dirty containers Plastic bags of any kind Full cartons, containers or bottles Greasy pizza boxes Dirty foil Foam containers Containers that once held flammable materials Containers that once held oily materials It's important to make sure anything you recycle is clean and empty. You can learn more about recycling and what you should do with hazardous or electronic waste here. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less