Michigan has really upped its game when it comes to recycling. But did you know there are certain things that you think you can recycle, when in reality you can't?

Most of us know by now that you can't recycle Styrofoam or the plastic bags that you get from the grocery store. And if you didn't before, now you do.

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But, there are other things that don't belong in the recycling bin...

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There are a few things that seem like you'd be able to recycle them, but the "Recycling Racoon Squad" (yes, you read that right... it's a group of fictional racoons that promote good recycling habits) warns Michiganders that you can't.

Here's what should avoid the recycling bin:

Cash Register Receipts

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You would think that you could just throw these in with the other paper products you recycle, but you'd be wrong. Most receipt paper is printed on thermal paper, which has a chemical called bishenol A (BPA) on it. This chemical can leach into and contaminate the rest of the recycling.

Certain Hard Plastics

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If you're checking to see if a plastic item can be recycled, check for the arrow triangle with the number in the middle of it. If the number is a 1 or a 2, you're good to toss it in your curbside bin. But, plastics with the numbers 3 - 7 may not be accepted at your local recycling facility. Always double-check.

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Certain Paperboards and Paper Cartons

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If the cardboard or boxboard that you're looking to recycle is a tissue box or a cereal box, recycle away! However, certain boxboards, like the ones used for juice and milk cartons, are often made with multiple layers of paper, plastic, and aluminum, making them difficult for facilities to separate and process, and can lead to contamination.

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