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Yes:
Bottle or jug shaped
Empty
Rinsed out
Colored (white, pink, blue... any color other than clear or "foggy")
No:
Lids
#2 plastics that aren't bottle shaped
Motor oil bottles or other automobile product containers
Cooking oil bottles
Food containers such as peanut butter jars
What does Teton County, Idaho, do with #2 colored plastic bottles?
What does Teton County, Idaho, do with #2 colored plastic bottles?
Teton County crushes and bales #2 colored plastic bottles and sells them to plastic recyclers.
Why does Teton County, Idaho, separate #2 natural and colored plastic bottles?
Why does Teton County, Idaho, separate #2 natural and colored plastic bottles?
Colored plastic bottles have added products in the plastic to make them bright colors. These additives transform them into a different product than #2 natural plastic bottles, which is less valuable to recycling buyers.
Why do I need to rinse the bottle?
Why do I need to rinse the bottle?
Liquids inside the bottle, like shampoo or milk, contaminate the plastic recycling, making it less valuable. These liquids also attract wasps 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.
Why can't oil bottles or peanut butter containers be recycled?
Why can't oil bottles or peanut butter containers be recycled?
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.
How do I recycle #2 colored plastic bottles?
How do I recycle #2 colored plastic bottles?
Bring #2 colored plastic bottles to the recycling area at the Transfer Station or put them in your RAD Curbside bin.
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