What goes in the plastic recycling bin?
- plastic – including bottles, pots, tubs, cartons and carrier bags (empty and untied)
- paper – including newspapers, magazines and letters.
- cardboard – including cereal and egg boxes.
- metal – including tins, cans, aerosols, aluminium foil and bottle tops.
What color recycle bin is for plastic? Green recycling bins are meant for plastic bottles or cans. In some cases, this may be yellow, so be sure to see what the local regulations are for you. Paper and plastic are the most commonly recycled items, but there are other colors as well.
Is Styrofoam recyclable in Palm Beach County? If not, does anyone recycle them? Styrofoam containers, usually marked with #6 in the recycling triangle imprinted on the bottom, are not recyclable in the blue or yellow bins in Palm Beach County. Some Styrofoam items like egg cartons can be returned to your local grocer for recycling.
What gets recycled in Palm Beach County?
- Plastic Bottles and Containers. Lids on; 2 gallons or less.
- Cans, Food and Beverage.
- Glass Bottles and Jars. Lids off.
- Cartons, Milk and Juice. Lids on.
- Drink Boxes. No pouches.