Where can plastics that are not 1's and 2's be recycled?

Question

I'm trying to search on Google and I'm not having much luck. Where can I find places that take the higher numbers?

Answer 1

I would like to know also, my city only takes 1's and 2's & they don't take glass. I wonder if city officials could tell you? and as far as glass goes , it seems if they could recycle it & create jobs it would be a good .  Evie

Answer 2

Your recycling bin at home recycles plastics 1-7 so there should't be any problem unless you have plastics of higher number you can find the number of your closest recycling department and they'll tell you what to do.

Answer 3

When answering, it depends where you live, different recycling rules apply for different areas.  Most take #1 and #2.  If you state your location, then maybe a person who lives in that area can offer a realistic choice.

Answer 4

I thought 1's and 2's were code for body functions. What are you talking about.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

in our place, most of the people go to junk shops and get paid for every piece. that is just on our place here but maybe yours might not have that.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

FYI -  1 & 2 & 5 refers to the numbers that appear in the recycle triangle on the bottom of plastic containers, bottles, etc.

Answer 8

All plastics have a type number, from 1-7, which indicates the type of plastic used.

1 - PET  Polyethylene Terephthalate

Two-liter beverage bottles, mouthwash bottles, boil-in-bag pouches.

2 - HDPE  High Density Polyethylene

Milk jugs, trash bags, detergent bottles.

3 - PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

Cooking oil bottles, packaging around meat.

4 - LDPE  Low Density Polyethylene

Grocery bags, produce bags, food wrap, bread bags.

5 - PP  Polypropylene

Yogurt containers, shampoo bottles, straws, margarine tubs, diapers.

6 - PS  Polystyrene  

Hot beverage cups, take-home boxes, egg cartons, meat trays, cd cases.

7 - OTHER

All other types of plastics or packaging made from more than one type of plastic.

Most places can only recycle types 1&2.