Stick Deodorant (Non Roll-On) Recycling Most plastic deodorant tubes are made from #2 plastic (HDPE), #4 plastic (LDPE), or plastic #5 (PP), but materials may vary by brand. 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. Eco-Friendly Options: Refillable, metal deodorant tubes or glass containers Deodorant bars or rock crystals Deodorant in paper tube packaging DIY- make your own Buy deodorant at a zero waste refill store Paper Deodorant Sticks Are Recyclable Deodorant sticks made from paper should be recycled once empty. Ways to Reduce Choose Refillable Deodorant Cut back on waste by keeping your plastic container and simply swapping out the deodorant. Choose Paper Over Plastic Opt for a deodorant that comes in a paper tube instead of a plastic tube. Paper will eventually biodegrade, but plastic never goes away.