Do water bottles need to be emptied before you recycle them?

Question

Do water bottles need to be emptied before you recycle them?

Answer 1

I would say so.

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

If they have water in them, it costs more to move them (weight lowers gas mileage)

Answer 4

Instead of recycling, reuse.  A tablespoon of bleach in your water washes and disinfects them, keeping algae from growing. We use ours over and over!  Thing green!

Answer 5

No - glass or plastic bottles get crushed or shredded before they are washed for recycling.

Answer 6

yes it would be better to remove the water :]

Answer 7

Most recyclers require the caps be removed before accepting the bottles.  I guess that means they are empty or you are all wet.

Answer 8

I'd say yes.  Use the remnants to water your plants, fill a bird bath, dump in the washing machine.  In other words, recycle the water before you recycle the bottle!