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Recycle  Some plastics are recyclable while some are not. Some recycling haulers are collecting more types of plastics than in the past, so contact your recycling hauler for a detailed list on which types are accepted in your curbside recycling program.

Place recyclable plastics in with curbside recycling. 

Recyclable plastics
  • Plastic bottles and jugs
  • Dishwashing bottles and detergent jugs
  • Ketchup and salad dressing bottles
  • Milk and juice jugs
  • Shampoo, soap and lotion bottles
  • Water, soda and juice bottles
  • NEW - Plastic containers with #3 through #7, such as yogurt cups and margarine tubs, and plastic bags are now being collected by some haulers. Call your recycling service provider for details.

Residents can also bring plastic bottles and jugs (only) to The Recycling Zone.

Recycling preparation tips
  • Give it a quick rinse.
  • It’s okay to leave the labels on.
  • Do not place recyclables in plastic bags.

Plastic Bags
Call your recycling service provider and check if they accept plastic bags for recycling, or bring plastic retail bags to The Recycling Zone or select local grocery stores for recycling. If recycling is not an option, place plastic bags in the garbage.


Garbage 

Place non-recyclable plastics, such as toys and containers that held automotive and yard products, should be placed in the garbage. Call your recycling service provider for a complete list of non-recyclable plastics. Place non-recyclable plastics in the garbage. 


Did you know? The plastic recycling industry provides jobs for more than 52,000 Americans.

Information on this page applies to households ONLY. Different rules may apply to businesses in Dakota County.
This page was last updated on: 02/14/2012

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