It's tough to always know what things to recycle and what items to toss into the trash. But according to Darby Hoover, senior resource specialist for the Natural Resources Defense Council, you'd be surprised to learn that a lot of items that end up in a landfill are actually made of recyclable materials. "People are always interested in knowing how to recycle at home. First step: Look in your own community and see if there are local schools, hospitals, or shelters that will take your old stuff. For example, a pet shelter could make use of your beat-up towels," Hoover says. But when it comes to recyclable products that you can't easily donate, check out our round-up of innovative recycling programs as well as online directories that help you find drop-off locations. Going green has never been this easy.