Spotless materials6/13/2023 ![]() ![]() When not attached to aĬontainer, they are too small to be captured by the recycling machineryĪnd will fall through the cracks during the sorting process. Loose lids and caps should go in the trash. This is trueĮven if the lid and container are different types of material (i.e. Much anything that has a cap or lid that can be reattached. That goes for soda and waterīottles, milk jugs, juice containers, yogurt tubs, mason jars. Put a lid on it! Plastic and metal caps and lids should be reattached toĮmpty containers before you recycle them. The good news? We now have a definitive answer for you. “What to do with caps and lids” is one of the hottest debates in the The Smart Recycling Guide and Recyclopedia say I can recycle items that my Plastics (like toys or plastic furniture), very small items (smaller thanĪ credit card), or plastics that are flexible – like bags, wrap, and Recycling facilities are designed to sort NOT a good indication of whether something is recyclable. Many non-recyclable items display the code, The numbers are an industry coding system that indicate the type of There are a few exceptions, for exampleĭeli and fruit containers, but on the whole, this rule of thumb works! If it is aĬlean and empty plastic bottle, jar, jug or tub, it can be recycled in OurĪdvice: Don’t worry about the numbers, focus on the shape. This is the most common question we get here at RecycleSmartMA. No one wants to seeĬan I recycle plastic items that have a number inside the recycling Means that more of what is collected can be recycled. Help reduce confusion and foster cleaner recycling. Message across the Commonwealth because we all believe consistency will The MRF operators were happy to engage with MassDEP to create a consistent ![]() There must be a consistent market for the material.The MRF equipment must be able to handle the material.The material should not harm the workers or equipment.Materials that was built by consensus and based on three key criteria: Operators in MA together in one room to produce a list of acceptable Thus, in 2018, MassDEP brought all the material recovery facility (MRF) These mixed messages wereĬausing confusion that was bad enough to disrupt the recycling system. Where you lived/worked/played in Massachusetts. Our mission is to educate MA residents about whatįor many years, there were different messages about recycling depending on It is an education initiativeĭeveloped and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental ![]()
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