Plastic Drink Bottles
What Should I Do With It?
Single-use drink bottles are everywhere in our community. Fortunately, they are highly marketable and can be recycled through most curbside recycling programs. Remember to completely empty your plastic bottles before placing them in the bin. This prevents liquids from contaminating the recycling process; there is no need to rinse them with water. It is also perfectly fine to leave caps and lids attached to their original containers. In fact, loose caps easily fall through sorting equipment and end up in landfills.
Before throwing this away, see if it can be fixed up, given to a friend, or donated to a local thrift shop. Keeping items in use is the best way to stop waste before it starts!
The recycling guidelines shown here are for general reference and educational purposes. Every city and town has different rules, sorting equipment, and recycling programs.
Please check your local town website or ask your local garbage collection program to make sure you are following your neighborhood's rules.