Can I recycle my old shampoo and conditioner bottles?

Question

And, could I just put them in my regular recycle (paper and plastic), or would I have to take them to a recycling center?

Answer 1

There are seven (7) categories of plastics (or resins). Check for the recycle symbol on your bottles. The recycle company that services our area will only take type #1 and type #2 plastics for curbside pick-up. Chances are that your shampoo and conditioner bottles are either #1 or #2 as those two categories account for 90% of resin packaging.

Otherwise, check the link below for a local place to recycle other resin/plastic types.

Answer 2

look for the recycle symbol on the bottle or ask you recycle center what  numbers they take. that should be on the bottle also i think 7 is the highest number? you should double check, you can recycle almost anything even some bags your bread comes in is recyclable :)

Answer 3

check the bottle, but I would suspect they would be able to be recycled

Answer 4

Check the bottom of the bottle, it will have the recycle symbol on it if it's recyclable.

I'm able to do mixed recycling where I live, so I put everything that is recyclable in paper bags.  Pretty cool!

Answer 5

In New York, these items can be recycled once you rinse it.

Answer 6

Don't worry about it.  Just burn the plastic ones in a burn barrel.