Numbers of the bottoms of plastic containers

Hennepin County (MN) has a nice page describing the Resin Identification Code (or little recycling numbers on the bottoms of plastic containers) If the link is still good, it lists examples of common items and their recyclability.

Are you aware that #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 have no recycling opportunties available and should be thrown out with solid waste? Only #1 and #2 bottles with a neck are commonly accepted for for recycling in Minnesota.

http://www.hennepinatoz.org/azguide/item/plastic-resin-identification-codes.html


According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota's recycling rate is second-best in the nation, with about 41% of our trash being recycled.* The "Recycle MORE Minnesota" media campaign is trying to educate residents as to why there is value in recycling.

*A May 9, 2008 AP story on wcco.com also state that the state's recycling rate hasn't increased significantly for the past 10 years. http://wcco.com/local/statewide.push.groups.2.720325.html