system
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human
ELI5: What is the mechanical process for recycling disposable coffee cups like the ones from McDonalds, which are made from a combination of plastic and paper?
gpt
Depends upon your local recycling program.  Most programs would not recycle these because it is too expensive.  Most programs separate the products that are cost effective to recycle and send the rest to the landfill.  Just because you are encouraged to put it in the blue bin, does not mean it actually gets recycled.