Hey guys, I love how you’re trying to do your part with recycling. Especially on my hall in hi-rise (thumbs up!). But there are some things that seem recyclable that are not in fact recyclable in our system.
For example, in the glass/metal/plastic bin you can recycle #1 and #2 plastics. Most soda and shampoo/conditioner bottles are coded for this kind of recycling. You can check as they usually have a little imprint on them somewhere.
But those red solo cups that everyone knows and loves? Well, see, if you look at their bottom, they’re coded with a #6 which means they are not recyclable in our bins.
Why do I bring this up? If a bin is contaminated with trash or food, it will not get recycled. While I’m not precisely sure how the recycling company judges non-#1 and #2 plastics, I’d rather not see an otherwise good bin of recyclables end up in a landfill.
So just check your things before you chuck them. And make sure you’re depositing them in the right bin.
For more information on recycling and what not, here you go.
Also, stuff labeled with a #3 means it’s made from PVC, which is not something you might want to have around. See this link:http://www.pvcfree.org/
Also, stuff labeled with a #3 means it’s made from PVC, which is not something you might want to have around. See this link:http://www.pvcfree.org/
Also, stuff labeled with a #3 means it’s made from PVC, which is not something you might want to have around. See this link:
http://www.pvcfree.org/