7 Types of Plastic Republic Services accepts Types 1 and 2. Types 3-7 are unacceptable for recycling.

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Polyethylene Terephthalate High-Density Polyethylene Polyvinyl Chloride (PET, PETE, Polyester (HDPE) (PVC) or wrinkle-free ber) milk jugs food packaging trays water bottles juice bottles plastic packing soft drink bottles cleaning agents bubble wrap ketchup bottles bleaching agents food foils peanutbutter containers laundry detergents blister packaging salad dressing bottles shampoo bottles wire jacketing cooking oil bottles washing and shower soaps siding, windows, piping

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Low-Density Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene (LDPE) (PP) (PS) grocery bags hot food containers hard packing dry cleaning bags some yogurt containers disposable plates and cups straws meat trays bread bags thermal vests egg cartons frozen food bags car parts carry out containers plastic wraps disposable diaper CD cases newspaper bags sanitary pad liners vending cups garbage bags paper milk carton coatings hot beverage cups cold beverage cups squeezable honey bottles All plastic other than those identi ed by number sqeezable mustard bottles 1-6 and bioplastics (plastics that are layered or some other squeezable bottles mixed) Polycarbonate (PC) is the most common frozen food containers plastic in this category and used for baby bottles, food storage containers sippy cups, water bottles, lining for metal food cans, container lids 7 ketchup containers, and dental sealants. Others in tote bags this category are acrylic, polycarbonate, polyactic furniture bers, nylon, berglass. wire and cable covering