What type of materials are typically marked with a recycle symbol?

The recycle symbol is specifically used to indicate materials that can be processed and reused. This symbol serves as an identifiable mark for recyclables, signaling to consumers and waste handlers that the item can be collected, processed, and transformed into new products. This is a key aspect of sustainable waste management and environmental conservation, as recycling helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and conserves natural resources.

General non-hazardous waste often encompasses items that do not have special disposal requirements, but they might not necessarily be recyclable. Infectious medical waste and cytotoxic substances require careful handling and disposal methods due to potential health risks, and they are not marked with recycling symbols, as they cannot be processed or reused in the same way as recyclable materials.