grist.org — How do I dispose of my formaldehyde-laden nail polish in an environmentally safe fashion? Can I recycle the glass bottle and plastic top in my recycling with the polish inside? JacquiePetaluma, CA What a perfectly-timed-for-spring-cleaning question. Throwing products with chemicals like formaldehyde in the trash - or even a standard recycling bin - is like sweeping Agent Orange under your rug.