What type of recycling bin should be used in the cafeteria?
The opening should be no larger than about 4 inches in diameter; larger openings invite students to dump non-recyclables in with the bottles. Include simple information to differentiate the bin from a trash receptacle. “Plastic bottles” is preferable to “plastics”; the more general label may invite plastic food utensils, applesauce cups, plastic foam plates or other items that contaminate the plastics stream and devalue the material collected. For an example of an appropriate bin download the Drink It Then Sink It! recycling bin fact sheet or contact your local Dairy Council® representative.
