Laundry Baskets Recycling Consider DonationIf the item is still usable, please donate. Visit Athens’ Material Reuse page for ideas. Laundry baskets made of plastic can be placed in the recycling. All other varieties should be placed in the trash container. 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 Baskets are Recyclable Laundry baskets are made out of plastic #5. If plastic #5 is recyclable in your area, break down the basket before recycling it. Do Not Compost Wicker Some wicker baskets are made from natural fibers but some are not. For this reason, these baskets should not be composted, so place in the trash. Ways to Reuse Organize Your Home Use unwanted laundry baskets as organizers for your home. They can help keep kids’ toys, sports equipment or pet supplies all in one place, or serve as great organizers for your car to hold jumper cables and other auto supplies. Turn Into a Planter An old wicker laundry basket can be repurposed as a decorative planter for your home.