<p> King County Green Schools Program</p><p>How to Recycle Old/Broken/Unusable Plastic Recycling and Trash Containers</p><p>Plastic recycling and trash containers – the ones typically used in classrooms, lunchrooms and offices – are quite durable and generally last for more than ten years. However, after much use, the containers may break, crack or warp and become unusable. </p><p>Plastic recycling and trash bins are made up of several types of plastics which can be recycled. The following companies provide collection services for these products. If your school or district has broken or unusable plastic containers, please contact these companies to collect and recycle them. </p><p>Avaco Plastic Corporation Telephone: 253-833-0550 Fax: 253-833-8466 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.avocoplastics.com  Minimum quantity for collection: 50  Centralized collection point preferable  Cost? Free</p><p>Commercial Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRR) Telephone: 206-772-4745 Email: [email protected]  Minimum quantity for collection:  Centralized collection point by district preferable  Cost? - Call or email company for information</p><p>Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only. Inclusion in the guide does not constitute an endorsement by King County or any of its staff or contractors. The guide is limited in scope. Exclusion from the guide is no comment on suitability of any other lunch tray or basket. Any information provided, including cost, reflects the best information available at the time. </p><p>June 2008</p>