Instead of looking for the number of the plastic in the recycling loop to determine if your plastic container is recyclable, CHECK THE NECK of your plastic containers.

• We are now able to take all Plastic JUGS and BOTTLES in your Blue Box, such as dishwasher bottles, shampoo, lotion, detergent, bleach, fabric softener bottles etc. (Check for a narrow neck). We are unable to collect and sort plastic tubs or caps. Please remove caps from your bottles and jugs and discard with your garbage

• Do NOT place plastic TUBS in your recycle box, such as margarine, yogurt & ice-cream containers, plant pots, pails etc. DO NOT put plastic JARS such as peanut butter and mayonnaise containers with your recyclable containers. Instead of looking at the recyling loop and number, check the neck.

All Plastics may appear to be the same however, there are many different types of plastics and each has its own physical characteristics and manufacturing requirements. As a result, plastics have to be sorted before recycling in order to ensure a quality, homogeneous product. PET (#1 Plastic) and HDPE (#2 Plastic) bottles and jugs are the most marketable plastics in Essex-Windsor.

Recycled Product
Soft drink bottles, household cleanser bottles, carpet, paint brushes, scouring pads, surfboards, liquid soap bottles, insulation for clothing

Recycled Product
Soft drink bottle base cups, detergent and bleach bottles, trash bags, trash cans, recycling bins, traffic barrier cones, plastic lumber, pails and fly swatters.

Recycled Product
Floor mats, pipes, hoses, and mud flaps

Recycled Product
Garbage can liners, grocery, litter and convention bags, flying disks, plastic lumber and lawn furniture

Recycled Product
Brooms, snow brushes, paint buckets, video cassette storage cases, fast food trays, lawn mower wheels, automobile battery parts, and ice scrapers.

Recycled Product
Video cassettes, flower pots, trash cans, food service trays, building insulation, and desk top accessories like letter openers, clipboards and rulers, etc.

Recycled Product
Although the recycling of these plastics is currently limited, some products made from polycarbonate and ABS are being recycled into pens, ice scrapers, snow brushes, street signs and concrete supports.