Does anyone know if it's okay to recycle something that might have a lot more than the average amount of germs on it?

I imagine everything goes through some sort of cleaning process, so it's probably fine.. but I just want to ask and I can't find any info about it online.

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Graylight · 51-55, F

If it's biohazard, any amount at all is not okay. Biohazard waste is any waste containing infectious materials or potentially infectious substances such as blood and other fluids. Of special concern are sharp wastes such as needles, blades, glass pipettes, and other wastes that can cause injury during handling.

If it's simply germs...most die within hours of sitting on a nonporous surface.