Some plastic items have a recycle symbol imprinted on the bottom, but they e not accepted for recycling in Thurston County. Why?
Knowing which plastics are recyclable can be tricky. There are so many different kinds and, unfortunately, not everything that features a recycle symbol is truly recyclable. It all depends on whether recycling plants will actually accept the materials, regardless of whether the manufacturers imprint the familiar “chasing arrow” symbol on the bottom. Click here for a guideline.
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