The Sisters of Charity have posted an interactive graphic containing images of what we throw away. It depends. If you visit their site and roll your mouse over the graphic you can see how long if recycled or if not recycled.
Sources:
Rethink Your Waste
Earth Institute, Columbia University
Environmental Protection Agency
Polystyrene Packaging Council
Preserve
PVC Recycling Technologies
Sony
Stanley
University of California, Davis
Tags: Cincinnati, Environment, recycle, Sisters of Charity