Can all plastics be put in the recycle bin?

No. Some thin plastics (like shopping bags and plastic wrap) can jam equipment. Plastic cutlery is also not accepted in your curbside bin, yet can be recycles through Terracycle. Dirty items will contaminate batches of recycling and cause it to be thrown into the trash.

https://www.republicservices.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-plastic-recyclable

What is that symbol on plastics with the number in it?

The number inside the symbol signifies what type of plastic the item is made of. Just because an item has the symbol, it does NOT mean it can be recycled curbide in home bins.

https://www.republicservices.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-plastic-recyclable

Which plastics can go in curbside recycling at home?

Hard plastic jugs, bottles with their caps, and other containers can be placed in curbside bins. Do not include the pumps from bottles or loose bottle caps. Usually hard plastics are labeled #1, #2, and #5.

https://www.republicservices.com/recycling/plastic

What happens to plastic drink bottles?

Watch how CarbonLite, a California recycling company, processes bottles into over 10,000 pounds of cleaned plastic flakes an hour.

Where can I bring plastic bags?

Plastic shopping bags, produce bags, zip-top baggies and other flexible #2 and #4 plastics that are clean and dry can be dropped off at most grocery stores for recycling.

• Fred Meyer

• Safeway

• Walmart

Where can I bring plastic wrap and packaging materials like bubble wrap?

These items are often accepted at grocery stores for recycling. Please verify with your particular store.

• Fred Meyer in Monroe accepts the following-

• Styro Recycle in Kent accepts plastic packing wrap and bubble wrap.