Can empty household containers be recycled?
Many household products sold in plastic or glass containers are recyclable. To find out if you can recycle a household product’s container read the section on storage and disposal on the label of the container. It will tell you if the container can be recycled. It will also tell you how to make the container ready for recycling. Of course, you must have a recycling program in your town or county. You or your parents can check with the organization responsible for the recycling program in your area. They can provide you with information on the types of household product containers that they will accept for recycling. Check out how to find your State Contact Information on Household and Other Waste Disposal Top of Page 9. What should you do with leftover pesticides and other household products? You can safely store unused pesticides or other household products until you need them again. If you don’t want to keep them, however, you need to get rid of or dispose of them properly. Do not po
