Recycling in Tavares

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What can be recycled? Download a list here.



Watch a great video on the recycling process.

What Does the Code Number on Plastics Mean?
#1 PET - Polyethylene Terepthalate
Soft drink & water bottles
#2 HDPE - High Density Polyethylene
Natural bottles (milk, water, juice)
#3 PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Shampoo, toiletries, household cleaners, water bottles
#4 LDPE/LLDPE
Mustard & squeeze bottles
#5 PP - Polypropylene
Ketchup & Syrup bottles
#6 PS - Polystyrene
Bottles
#7 Other Coded Plastics
Lids & bottles