Did you know there are actually 7 types of plastic identified by the American Chemical Council as recyclable? My community's contract with its waste hauler does not accept anything but 1 and 2, and certainly no plastic bags. Find a grocery store that will take the plastic bags.
Types of Plastics
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HDPE |
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High-density polyethylene (i.e., milk jugs) |
| LDPE |  |
Low-density polyethylene |
| LLDPE |  |
Linear low-density polyethylene |
| PET |  |
Polyethylene terephthalate (i.e., soda bottles) |
| PP |  |
Polypropylene (i.e., long underwear) |
| PS |  |
Polystyrene (i.e., packaging "peanuts") |
| PVC |  |
Polyvinyl chloride (i.e., pipes) |