Milk Jugs Recycling Milk jugs are made of #2 plastic which is highly recyclable. Prep for Recycling Empty all liquid from bottles. Caps 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. Ways to Reuse Make a Handy Scoop With its convenient handle, a milk jug makes a great scoop for gardening, dog food, or for the kids’ sandbox. Just cut the bottom off with a pair of scissors. Did You Know? Most Eco-Friendly Milk Container? Plastic or Glass, Not the Carton Glass is often considered the most eco-friendly milk container because it’s the easiest to reuse and it is endlessly recyclable, but its ingredients aren’t renewable and it’s heavy to transport. Plastic is easily recycled (although recovery rates are lower than they should be), but it often winds up being downcycled, which means it’s turned into products that can’t be recycled. Cartons never come out on top, because they’re not easily recyclable and frequently end up in the landfill. Read more on Slate.com. How To Make a Milk Gallon Sandwich Holder