Each component of a 3-ring binder can be reused or recycled. Because it's made with a few different materials, you might not think of a 3-ring binder as a good candidate for recycling. But after a simple disassembly, you can reuse any of the parts for a new purpose and recycle the rest.

How do you dispose of a three ring binder?

If your binder is a three rings metal binder, you can separate the plastic from the other materials that comprise the binder. You can dump your cardboard on the curbside. The vinyl fiber will get to landfills.

Can you recycle plastic 3-ring binders?

Remove the cardboard from inside the three-ring binder cover and put it in your blue cart for recycling.