Can most of the plastic packaging that is on toys and electronics be recycled in the “containers” bin?
No it cannot. It should go in the garbage unless you find 1,2,4 or 5 on the plastic toy or packaging. Then you can recycle it. 3. I’ve noticed that there has been a “no more plastic” sign on the soft plastics for the last couple of months – what is the status with that- will we be able to recycle soft plastics in the coop in the future? At the moment we are not accepting soft plastic for recycling. Because of the recession and the collapse in oil prices, companies have stopped buying soft plastic for recycling. When the economy recovers, we will attempt to recycle soft plastic again. In the meantime, the best thing everyone can do is reduce the number of plastic bags you use. For instance, try using cloth bags, or reuse plastic bags you already have. Cover food containers with plates instead of plastic wrap. 4. Is there anything you want members to be aware of when recycling during the holidays? Not especially. Members do a fairly good job at recycling their waste. Another good resourc
