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RECYCLING - KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
Recycling Centers  |  FAQs  |  Know Your Numbers  |  COF Public Works

Numbers within the recycling symbol let consumers know just what the plastic is. Only plastics that have a 1 or 2 are commonly collected by the recycling centers. Check with your center to see what plastics are accepted, and look for these symbols on packaging.

1 - PETE (Polyethylene Terephthalate):
Includes beverage bottles (like 2-liter soft drink bottles).

2 - HDPE (High Density Polyethylene):
Includes milk jugs, detergent bottles and bleach bottles.

3 - V (Vinyl):
Includes cooking oil bottles, packaging around meats.

4 - LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene):
Includes grocery store produce bags, bread bags, food wrap, and mustard squeeze bottles.

5 - PP (Polypropylene):
Includes yogurt containers, shampoo bottles, straws, syrup bottles, and margarine tubs.

6 - PS (Polystyrene) Plastic foam (Styrofoam-TM):
Includes hot beverage cups, fast food clamshell containers, egg cartons, and meat trays.

Look for the recycling symbol on the bottom of your plastic items.

 

 

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