Plastic Recycling

Bring clean, dry plastic to the Coop's sidewalk during monthly recycling hours. We close up promptly. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the collection end time to allow for inspection and sorting of your plastic:

2nd Sat., 10 AM-2 PM
3rd Thur., 7 PM-9 PM
Last Sun., 10 AM-2 PM.


Updated 11/2/09: What we are Collecting.
Since early in 2009, we have been in a period of flux and adjustment as the market for recyclable materials has declined significantly worldwide. In March, we switched to a new vendor for all plastics except #5, and this has forced a temporary change in what plastics we can accept. Until further notice, we accept:

* #1 and #6 clear plastics
Labels OK.
Mouth is wide or wider than the body, meaning NOT bottles.

* #5 plastic tubs, cups & specifically marked lids and caps.
Must be especially clean and dry.
Discard any with paper labels, or cut the labels off.

* Plastic film and bubble wrap. 100% transparent only -- must be able to see through the plastic.
No colored or opaque.
No paper labels.
Minimal writing OK.

All the above must be brought to the Coop CLEAN AND DRY.

Please, take a few minutes to download, print, and read our PDF file"How to be a Really Great Recycler" flyer.

Please be patient and cooperate with us as we adjust to these changes, as well as to any further changes that may be necessary.

We are updating our literature and will make new fliers available as soon as possible. Or, contact us at plasticrecycling@foodcoop.com.