1. not able to be recycled or processed for reuse

Examples

• The packaging was made of nonrecyclable materials.
• Many electronics contain nonrecyclable components.
• The city’s waste program separates recyclable from nonrecyclable items.
• Styrofoam containers are typically nonrecyclable in most facilities.
• The company switched to recyclable alternatives for their nonrecyclable products.
• Nonrecyclable waste must be disposed of in regular trash bins.