February 10, 2009

What to Recycle



Today is just a reminder of materials we can recycle. Not everyone is expected to do it all, but every little bit helps. While listening to the radio the other day I learned a tip about pizza boxes. *Pizza boxes are recyclable unless they have grease on them, then they are contaminated.
Below is a partial list with the web site at the bottom, because the list goes on...

#1 PETE
#1 PETE Bottles: CRV
#1 PETE Bottles: Non-CRV
#1 PETE Wide Mouth Container
#1-#7 Narrow-neck Bottles
#2 HDPE
#2 HDPE Bottles: CRV
#2 HDPE Bottles: Non-CRV
#2 HDPE Film
#2 HDPE Sheets / Parts
#2 HDPE Wide Mouth Container
#3 PVC
#4 LDPE
#4 LDPE Bottles: CRV
#4 LDPE Bottles: Non-CRV
#4 LDPE Film
#4 LDPE Parts / Sheets
#4 LDPE Wide Mouth Container
#4 LLDPE
#5 PP
#5 PP Wide Mouth Container
#5 PP-Strapping
#6 PS
#6 PS- Foam Sheets - Reuse
#6 PS-EPS
#6 PS-GPPS
#6 PS-HIPS
#7 Other
ABS Plastic
Acetone
Acids & Caustics
Acrylic Plastic / Plexiglas
Aerosol Cans
Aerosol Cans: Empty
Air Conditioners: Non-working
Air Conditioners: Working
Aluminum Cans: CRV
Aluminum Cans: Non-CRV
Aluminum Foil & Pans
Aluminum Scrap
http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/cd/recycle/options/all.htm

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