You Can Now Recycle #5 Plastics in Your Blue Bin!

OCRRA Board adds item to bin in honor of
County's 20 years of recycling success

What is a #5 Plastic?

Wide-mouth plastic tubs, including:

• yogurt cups
• butter tubs
• Cool Whip containers
• cream cheese tubs
• cottage cheese tubs
• some take-out containers

Check the bottom for a #5 symbol to be sure.

The #5s that go in your blue bin are recycled into new products like other #5 containers, flower pots, buckets, thermal long underwear, reusable grocery bags, etc.