nonrecyclable

adjective

non·​re·​cy·​cla·​ble ˌnän-(ˌ)rē-ˈsī-k(ə-)lə-bəl How to pronounce nonrecyclable (audio)
: incapable of being recycled
nonrecyclable plastic bags
the disposal of nonrecyclable waste
nonrecyclable noun
plural nonrecyclables
separates the recyclables from the nonrecyclables

Examples of nonrecyclable in a Sentence

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My perfume arrived in a nonrecyclable bubble envelope, and inside was a linen bag that held the perfume vial. — Kelly Laffey, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023 Stuff this bag with the other nonrecyclable thin plastic bags to create a neck rest or to block cold air from entering at doors and windows; use as packing filler; fill a drawer to keep items from slipping. — Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2021 What comes to the transfer station is the grossly heterogeneous and nonrecyclable mixture called municipal solid waste. — Curbed, 12 Aug. 2022 Its platform connects brands with local collection partners who collect nonrecyclable plastic in the coastal regions of developing countries. — Amy Williams, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022 See All Example Sentences for nonrecyclable

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonrecyclable was in 1970

Rhymes for nonrecyclable

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“Nonrecyclable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonrecyclable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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