#2 Natural Plastic Bottles

Teton County crushes and bales #2 natural plastics and sells them to plastic recyclers. 

Colored plastic bottles have added products in the plastic to make them bright colors. These additives make them a different product from #2 natural plastic bottles, and less valuable to recycling buyers. 

Liquids inside the bottle, like shampoo or milk, contaminate the plastic recycling, making it less valuable. These liquids also attract insects and other potential nuisances, which is unpleasant for staff and other recyclers. If a bottle has excess liquid in it, it will be put in the landfill.

Oil is difficult to fully rinse from bottles, which can contaminate recycling, attract wildlife, and lower the value of recyclable materials. Automotive fluids are also hard to clean out and may contain hazardous substances. As a result, all oil bottles will be sent to the landfill.

Bring #2 natural plastic bottles to the recycling area at the Transfer Station or put them in your RAD Curbside bin.