We recycle all our bottles that have the symbol on it. But the local recycler won't take the large plastic juice bottles.
He only takes the refreshment size ones.
Anyone have an idea, why?
2007-09-13 16:33:06 · 6 answers · asked by Gothic Martha™ 6 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
Some bottles have a stamp indicating "CA Redemptive Value," and many other states have their stamp & refund listed as well. They have a recycling symbol, as do the larger juice bottles, but there are fewer companies recycling the material without the special designation, and the profit isn't as high. It's not necessarily a storage issue, but if you ask them and they say it is then tell them you would recycle there more often if they accepted all your recyclable materials. If they think they are losing money from customers like you, they may expand their storage space. But if it's a matter of lack of suitable vendors in the area, you won't make any headway and may want to seek alternative recyclers in your area, if they exist.
I have a local college nearby where I can turn in scrap paper, cardboard, all kinds of glass and many different kinds of plastic. They take my large plastic juice bottles! And some of their profits are donated to student scholarships. A real win-win situation.
2007-09-13 19:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound right if there is a recycle symbol on the bottom then they are suppose to take it .If i were you i would call the recycle plant and tell them about it maybe they don't know.
2007-09-13 17:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by Teenie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why they are doing this
But in my small drive I have two huge wheeley bins one for non recycled one for garden waste three for tin cans and glass and a blue plastic bag for paper and soon we will be getting another one for plastics
My drive is starting to look like the corporation yard with plastic bins everywhere if they give me any more bins I won't be able to get my car in the drive
2007-09-13 21:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by Dreamweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, sounds like it is financially driven to me? Is this a private company or a Government run site? Write to them asking why.
2007-09-13 18:13:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them. It could have to do with size. Imagine trying to store 1,000 or more of those things. They would rather dedicate that space to something more profitable.
2007-09-13 16:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They dont know what they are doing!
2007-09-13 16:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by kinikin@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋