What numbers of plastic are recyclable?

It is recycled into plastic lumber and other custom-made products. The Bottom Line: Which Recycling Numbers to Avoid, Which are ‘Safest’ In the end, it’s really best to avoid using all plastics if you’re able. But at the very least: Avoid recycling symbols 3, 6, and 7. While Number 1 is considered safe, it is also best to avoid this plastic. read more

HDPE plastic is the stiff plastic used to make milk jugs, detergent and oil bottles, toys, and some plastic bags. HDPE is the most commonly recycled plastic and is considered one of the safest forms of plastic. It is a relatively simple and cost-effective process to recycle HDPE plastic for secondary use. read more

On most plastic jars, containers and other packaging of products you buy, you’ll find what’s generally accepted as the recycling logo with a number in the middle and sometimes letters underneath stamped into the plastic. The recycling logo can be a little misleading – just about anything can be recycled, but sometimes not without major effort. read more