JESSICA STUTZMAN
Could you provide a specific list of what plastics are acceptable to RECYCLE in Millcreek ? -Mary T .
ANSWER : Recycle plastics by shape : bottles , jars , jugs and tubs . The " chasing arrows " symbol doesn ' t necessarily mean it ' s recyclable . Let ' s go through a few specific items below : illcreek
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP NEWS
Big Yogurt Tubs ? RECYCLE ( But snap-on lid is TRASH ) Single Serving Yogurt Containers ? TRASH Hummus Containers ? RECYCLE ( But snap-on lid is TRASH ) Shampoo Bottles ? RECYCLE Salad Dressing Bottles ? RECYCLE ( And screw-on lid is RECYCLABLE ) Condiment Bottles ? RECYCLE Laundry Detergent Bottles ? RECYCLE ( And screw-on lid is RECYCLABLE ) Maple Syrup Bottles ? RECYCLE ( And screw-on lid is RECYCLABLE ) Cottage Cheese Tubs ? RECYCLE ( But snap-on lid is TRASH ) Peanut Butter Jar ? RECYCLE ( And screw-on lid is RECYCLABLE ) Margarine / Butter Tubs ? RECYCLE ( But snap-on lid is TRASH ) Spray Cleaning Products ? RECYCLE ( But spray nozzle and straw are TRASH ) Pump Hand Soap ? RECYCLE ( But pump is TRASH ) Plastic Salad Containers ? TRASH Fruit Clamshell Containers ? TRASH Single Serve Snack Containers ? TRASH
Screw-on lids are only recyclable if placed back on the bottle . Be sure to give a quick rinse to remove food or liquid debris . All recyclables should be placed into the toter loose , not bagged .
JESSICA STUTZMAN
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
LID IS TRASH
BIG YOGURT TUB |
SINGLE SERVE |
PB JAR W / LID |
SPRAY NOZZLE |
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