#3 - #7 PLASTIC CONTAINERS

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#3 - #7 Plastic Food,
Beverage & Household Containers

• Look for a #3, #4, #5, #6 or #7 recycling arrow symbol on container
• Most items will be #5 Plastic
• Containers should be rinsed clean
• Containers should be dry
• Labels are OK
• Up to 3 gallons/10 liters in size
• #3 - #7 plastic containers should be placed loose into the Blue Recycling Cart

EXAMPLES:

• Yogurt Cups
• Margarine, Butter, Cream Cheese Tubs
• Takeout Food Containers and Trays
• Rectangular Box Containers
• Other Dairy Tubs and Cups
• Other Beverage Containers #3 - #7
• Other Food Containers #3 - #7
• Other household Containers #3 - #7, such as tupperware

DO NOT INCLUDE:

• No Styrofoam ever, regardless of # on container
• No Plastic Flower Pots
• No Plastic Bags
• No Plastic Toys or Sporting Goods
• No Hazardous Chemical Containers,
  regardless of # on container
• No Motor Oil or Antifreeze Bottles