RECYCLING


     
    Recycling Rules & Regulations
    Plastic
           What To Recycle:
    • plastic resins #1, #2, #3
    • plastic laundry and dish detergent bottles
    • plastic clear and cloudy jugs from milk, water, cider, etc.
    • plastic containers from shampoo and personal care products
    • plastic containers like peanut butter jars, soda and juice containers, salad dressing and cooking oil
    • plastic oil, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid containers, etc.
    • What NOT To Recycle:

    • styrofoam plates, cups, packing material (popcorn), egg cartons, meat trays, etc.
    • plastic toys
    • plastic bags (some local grocery stores recycle these)
    • plastic "food" tray liners
    • plastic utensils
    • cellophane
    • plastic six pack rings for cans
    • plastic resins (#4, #5, #6, #7)
    • yogurt containers or hard plastic
    • film plastic
    • combs, gadgets or other plastic
    • bottles with any residue
    • lids
    • How To Recycle Plastic:

    • labels are okay, rinse all containers except oil, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, etc.
    • take off and discard all lids. (leave caps on all oil containers)
    • completely empty oil and antifreeze containers
    • plastics do not need to be flattened
    • recycle plastics labeled , ,
    • place with glass and metal cans

     


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