Plastic Material Recycling Guide
| Recycling Number | Abbreviation | Polymer Name | Uses | Repurposed to Make | Recyclable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PETE or PET | Polyethylene Terephthalate | Soda bottles Water bottles Salad dressing bottles Medicine jars Peanut butter jars Jelly jars Combs Bean bags Rope Tote bags Carpet Fiberfill material in winter clothing |
textiles, carpets, pillow stuffing, life jackets, storage containers, clothing, boat sails, auto parts, sleeping bags, shoes, luggage, winter coats |
Yes |
| 2 | HDPE | High-Density Polyethylene | Milk jugs Juice containers Grocery bags Trash bags Motor oil containers Shampoo and conditioner bottles Soap bottles Detergent containers Bleach containers Toys |
Plastic crates, lumber, fencing | Yes |
| 3 | PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride | Some tote bags Plumbing pipes Grocery bags Tile Cling films Shoes Gutters Window frames Ducts Sewage pipes |
Flooring, mobile home skirting | Depending on Recycler |
| 4 | LDPE | Low-Density Polyethylene | Cling wrap Sandwich bags Squeezable bottles for condiments such as honey and mustard Grocery bags Frozen food bags Flexible container lid |
Garbage cans, lumber | Depending on Recycler |
| 5 | PP | Polypropylene | Plastic diapers Tupperware Kitchenware Margarine tubs Yogurt containers Prescription bottles Stadium cups Bottle caps Take-out containers Disposable cups and plates |
Ice scrapers, rakes, battery cables | No |
| 6 | PS | Polystyrene or Styrofoam | Disposable coffee cups Plastic food boxes Plastic cutlery Packing foam Packing peanuts |
Insulation, license plate frames, rulers | No |
| 7 | N/A | Miscellaneous Plastics (polycarbonate, polylactide, acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene, styrene, fiberglass, and nylon) | Plastic CDs and DVDs Baby bottles Large water bottles with a multiple-gallon capacity Medical storage containers Eyeglasses Exterior lighting fixtures |
Plastic Lumber | No |
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