How to recycle/dispose of plastic bottles, containers, tubs and lids

Curbside collection: Weekly - recycling
County facilities accepting plastic bottles, containers, tubs and lids:
 Solid Waste Transfer Station

• Download plastics recycling brochure
• Download advertisements and mailers

We accept for recycling

• See photo examples of plastics we can and cannot accept
• Learn more about plastics and resin codes - US EPA website

Some plastic recycling tips

• Labels and plastic rings around the neck of the bottles are okay.
• Please empty and rinse all containers, removing the tops and lids, before placing these materials in your blue bin.
• Place plastic bottles, containers, tubs and lids in your blue recycling bin with other commingled materials for curbside recycling collection.

We cannot accept for recycling

• Any plastic bottle or container that held automotive products or hazardous materials
  • examples: motor oil, antifreeze and pesticides
• Plastic wrap, bags, or film
• non-bottle items made from resins #1 (polyethylene terephthalate) or any type of #6 (polystyrene and Styrofoam™ products)
• examples: plastic knives, forks, and spoons; 4-pack and 6-pack plant containers, plastic egg cartons, “clamshell” containers, packaging from small electronics and toys, jewel cases from CDs
• Any container holding syringes or other sharps. Also, never place syringes or other sharps directly in the blue bin.

What about the lids?

Effective July 1, 2008, we accept plastic lids in our curbside recycling program. Please take lids off of bottles and containers before putting them into your recycling bin.

Advertisements and Mailers

• Recycling Expansion Mailer (PDF, 1.63 MB) - sent to households in September 2009
• Recycling Expansion Newspaper Ad (PDF, 839 kb) - Fall 2009

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This information last updated 10/23/2009.