Plastic #2 containers are highly recyclable. Common examples include: detergent bottles, household cleaner bottles, milk jugs, and shampoo/conditioner bottles.

Prep Plastic #2 for Recycling:

• Empty all contents from bottle or container.
• Plastic caps and lids can stay on.

Athens Services recycles plastics #1 PET bottles and clamshells, #2 HDPE, and #5 PP. 

To identify your products’ plastic type, look for the resin number inside the chasing arrows, usually located on the bottom of the item. The recycling symbol does not indicate if the product is recyclable or not.

Plastic Reduction Tips:

• Buy cleaning products in bulk and/or from shops that offer refill options. 
• Consider plastic free options, like concentrated cleaning refills that can be dissolved in water.  
• Subscribe to a delivery option that allows reusable and returnable containers (i.e. milk, household items, and food).
• Other less-plastic waste options for detergent include laundry strips, mineral pellets, and soap nuts.