Solid Waste & Recycling
A Division of the Community & Environmental Services Department
Plastic Recycling
At the Gillingham Location, we are now accepting the following plastics:
| Plastic Id Code | Type of Plastic Polymer | Common Packaging Applications |
|---|---|---|
| #1 PET | Polyethylene terephthalate | Soda bottles, oven-ready meal trays and water bottles |
| #2 HDPE | High-Density PolyEthylene | Milk, juice and water bottles and detergent bottles |
| #3 PVC | Polyvinyl chloride | Plastic food wrap, loose-leaf binders and plastic pipes |
| #5 PP | Polypropylene | Medicine bottles, aerosol caps and drinking straws |
| #7 Other | Other (often polycarbonate or ABS) | Water bottles, certain kinds of food containers and tupperware |
Items that we are currently NOT accepting:
| Plastic Id Code | Type of Plastic Polymer | Common Packaging Applications |
|---|---|---|
| #4 LDPE | Low-density polyethylene | Dry cleaning bags, produce bags and squeezable bottles |
| #6 PS | Polystyrene | Compact disc jackets, packaging styrofoam peanuts and plastic tableware |
Other items that we are also not taking at this time include plastic grocery bags, scrap metal, plastic silverware, anything with food residue, styrofoam, food wrappers, appliances, and toys.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 281-275-2450.