It’s time for yet another installment of:
“Things Knoxvillians need to quit putting in their recycling cans.”

food – Your garden can recycle it, but the waste collectors can’t.
adult or infant diapers – Yuck!
syringes, needles, sharps and anything that has been used to penetrate skin – I know your doctor taught you how to properly dispose of this stuff.
medical tubing – Why do you have this at home?
used bathroom items – WHY would you think this is recyclable?