With the American observance of the traditional Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo taking on a life of its own, here are tips for giving new life to the remnants of your festivities. Tortilla chip bag: These aren’t accepted in your blue bin, however you can join or start a local “brigade” of collectors for many hard-to-recycle items including candy wrappers and earn cash for your school or nonprofit by signing up at www.terracycle.net.