unrecyclable
adjective
un·re·cy·cla·ble
ˌən-(ˌ)rē-ˈsī-k(ə-)lə-bəl 
: unable to be recycled : not recyclable
unrecyclable waste
unrecyclable plastics
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That translates to a lot of unrecyclable plastic bottles ending up in landfills.
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Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Aside from being unrecyclable, these cheaper materials tarnish easily when well-used and well-loved by the consumer.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2023, the Illinois General Assembly passed several bills to reduce reliance on single-use plastic and unrecyclable products.
—Adriana Perez, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024
This renders the other items unrecyclable, Stevens explained.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
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Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Aside from being unrecyclable, these cheaper materials tarnish easily when well-used and well-loved by the consumer.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2023, the Illinois General Assembly passed several bills to reduce reliance on single-use plastic and unrecyclable products.
—Adriana Perez, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024
This renders the other items unrecyclable, Stevens explained.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Unrecyclable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrecyclable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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