Plastics

Recycling Plastics
Plastics may be recycled at any of the 13 Convenience Centers located throughout the county. We currently recycle #1 through #7. Plastics may be identified by locating the number inside a triangle. These numbers are usually located on the bottom of the container.
Recycle Numbers
Effective April 1, 2015 all plastics will be placed in the same container. To recycle please remove lids, rinse, and flatten. We do not recycle plastic bags! These may be taken to the grocery store where they have bins for them.

Plastic ban was effective October 1, 2009.

Unaccepted Plastics
Plastics not accepted for recycling:
  • Motor oil containers
  • Transmission fluid containers