Recycling: Rarely recycled; accepted by some plastic lumber makers. Recycled into: Decks, paneling, mudflaps, roadway gutters, flooring, cables, speed bumps, mats PVC is tough and weathers well, so it is commonly used for piping, siding and similar applications. read more
Plastic recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastic and reprocessing the material into useful products. read more
Plastic labeled with the number 2 is often recycled into toys, piping, truck bed liners, and rope. Like plastic designated number 1, it is widely accepted at recycling centers. Plastic #3: V (Vinyl) Polyvinyl chloride, commonly used in plastic pipes, shower curtains, medical tubing, vinyl dashboards, gets number 3. read more
Plastics are valuable materials and they should be recycled. Luckily, it’s never been easier to do so. Learn how to recycle plastics, and discover our recycling events and opportunities. read more