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This page will be updated soon to reflect the addition of Plastic code 3 and Plastic code 5 containers.

We must all work to be sure that only the correct plastics are collected for recycling. If the wrong type of plastic is included, it will lower the value of the recycled material, and will cause problems in the recycling process. Those problems could cause recyclable material to be landfilled, so please be careful what you place in your recycling bin and keep this as a reference.

Yes!
(All plastic containers must be marked with a PETE plastic #1 or HDPE plastic #2 and cannot be included in the list to the right!)

 
No!
(Plastics on this list cannot be recycled in your recycling bin, even if the item is marked with a PETE plastic #1 or HDPE plastic #2.)

Soda Bottle

Detergent Bottle

Dish Soap Bottle

Milk Jug

Murphy's Oil Soap Bottle

Shampoo Bottle

Corn Oil Bottle

Woolite Bottle

Cool Whip Container

  • 1 & 2 liter pop bottles
  • Detergent bottles
  • Dishwashing liquid bottles
  • Milk jugs
  • Cleaning product bottles
  • Shampoo bottles
  • Hair conditioner bottles
  • Cooking oil bottles
  • Yogurt containers
  • Margarine tubs
  • Sport drink bottles
  • Whipped topping containers

Note:

  • All PETE plastic #1 containers must be bottles with screw top lids. No snap top containers.
  • Containers marked HDPE plastic #2 may be bottles or snap top containers.

Remove all lids

Wash 'em &
Squash 'em

Plastic bottles that are flattened, even if just a little bit, are less likely to blow around and litter your neighborhood.

  Motor Oil Bottle

Drain Cleaner Bottle

Gas Addative Bottle

Plastic Bag

Plastic Toy

Egg Carton

5-Gallon Bucket

  • Lids and caps (even those marked with a PETE plastic #1 or HDPE plastic #2.)
  • Buckets or pails
  • Frozen food trays
  • Cookie trays
  • Ice cube trays
  • Dish drainers
  • Automotive parts
  • Plastic paint cans
  • Flower pots
  • Plexi® glass
  • Plastic cookware
  • Plastic cups and plates
  • Plastic drinking glasses
  • Bedding plant trays
  • Children’s play pools
  • Plastic toys
  • Plastic furniture
  • Styrofoam® or Plastic egg cartons
  • Rubbermaid® products
  • Plastic forks, spoons and knives
  • Plastic bags
  • Hangers
  • Lawn edging
  • Automotive product bottles
  • Lawn chemical bottles
  • Motor oil bottles
  • Drain cleaner bottles
  • Plastic items marked LDPE plastic #4, PS plastic #6 or Other plastic #7

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