There's a couple big problems with recycling these paper products. First, a dirty paper towel or napkin could harbor all kinds of nastiness that could ruin an entire batch of recyclables.

If the nationwide run on toilet paper is leading those left TP-less to consider using paper towels, napkins and other atypical wiping material to clean their behinds, America’s plumbing pros ...

A plumber featured in the book “The Poop Diaries,” he said a friend saw a lady buying eight packages of paper napkins, guessing the intent would be for the toilet. But dinner napkins do not ...