Plastics Recycling
Number
Grocery Bags
Plastics have a
"Mobeus Loop" (a
triangle), on the bottom
of the container. There
is often a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
and sometimes 6 or 7.
These hard plastics can be
thrown together in the
"Plastics" bin.
Plastic "film" (better
known as plastic
bags) should be
thrown separate
from the hard
plastics. It is shipped
separately from the
bales of hard plastic.
Recycled Plastics can be used
for a variety of products.
  • Number 1 and #2 plastics
    can be made into polar
    fleece fabric.
  • plastics can be made into
    sewer pipe or other non-
    food grade containers
    (paint pails)
Recycled
Plastics can be
made into
insulation for
homes or ...
...one of the
biggest uses
of recycled
plastic is to
make carpet!