Plastics

Acceptable Items

  • Plastic bottles with caps on
  • Laundry detergent bottles
  • Yogurt and butter tubs
  • Plastic Souvenir cups

Unacceptable Items

  • Plastic clamshells (berry containers, to-go food containers, etc.)
  • Thin brittle plastic cups (ex. solo cups)
  • Lab chemical containers- contact EHS for proper disposal information
  • PLA cups or containers made from corn and other plant starches – these items are meant to be composted and not recycled!

Recycling Tips

  • Leave bottle caps on so they are not lost during the recycling process
  • Empty and lightly rinse before recycling
  • Plastic bags should only be recycled in designated bins specifically for plastic bags as they can damage equipment at recycling centers
  • Recycling symbols on containers do not mean that the product is recyclable! Recyclability is based on our current recycling facility processes and the global market for resale value.
  • Contact us for help or more information

Recycling Locations

  • Bottles & cans recycling bins
  • Mixed recycling bins
  • Blue mixed recycling dumpsters

Why are some plastics not recyclable?

  • Not all plastics can be recycled because these is either not a process for sorting it out at the recycling facility or there is not a stable market for those items.
  • Certain plastics also end up breaking into tiny pieces during the sorting process and end up as residual waste.