Where can I recycle plastic?

Question

If I had it my way I would recycle or reuse almost everything but unfortunately the world (or the place I have lived) doesn't seem a enthusiastic about it as I do. Brevard County Florida has a great recycling program but they only plastic bottles or jars. Does anyone know where I can recycle other plastic containers such as plastic cups (i.e. Starbucks beverages which are #1), etc? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Answer 1

Hi there,

Good question. Visit earth911.org they are a great recycling center resource.

Also, you mention that your program accepts plastic bottles but not cups, generally recycling programs discriminate against specific type of plastics, not their form. This said, many plastic bottles, such a water and pop bottles are PETE "#1", sounds like they do accept #1, as most programs do. If that is the case they should accept your #1 cups.

Answer 2

Did you contact the county on this.
That would be the best source.
I envy you live in Las Vegas and they do not recycle out here.
Horrible

Answer 3

My recycling program accepts all plastic but not plastic bags. And they accept paper products, metal, etc.... I don't know why yours don't do that, you may have to ask your recycle plant about the issues that you are facing.

WalMart accepts plastic bags to recycle.

Answer 4

In San Francisco, we recycle EVERYTHING. I would write to your county supervisor or recycling department and encourage them to expand their program. Or you could move...why are some places so slow to catch on...?

Answer 5

If you have plastic shopping bags, we collect them at Fairacres Elem. 4501 w picacho and student council earns money from wal mart

Answer 6

wash them and put flowers inside them.or melt them down and make a toy out of them.i always melt things .