The lightness and strength of plastic makes it a popular material for creating and packaging many products today. In fact, it’s hard to find a product that doesn’t use plastic! Since there’s so much of it in use, it’s not surprising that plastic has become the second largest material, by volume, found in California landfills. However, many plastics are easily recycled.
Further, the improper disposal of plastics is harmful to the environment, in particular, sea life. Therefore, it is important to make good choices when using plastics, especially those that come in contact with food and drink. Choose recycled content plastics, recycle and/or dispose of properly, and minimize disposal by using plastics that can be recycled.
Allied’s Residential Curbside Recycling Program accepts plastic food and beverage containers that are coded with the #1 through #7 stamp on the bottom.
When you recycle plastic bottles and dairy tubs, they can find a new life as:
- new plastic bottles (#1 PETE and #2 HDPE)
- furniture
- tote bags
- plastic lumber
- car parts
- flower pots
- playground equipment
- clothing fabric such as fleece
For more information on the many uses of recycled plastic, visit http://www.RecycleWorks.org
