EXPANDED RECYCLING FOR PLASTICS
The Town of Eastham now accepts Plastics 1 – 7 for recycling at the Transfer Station (previously the Town accepted only Plastics 1 & 2). The Plastic code number can be found within the triangle on the item.
Recycling these items is good for the environment, reduces our Country’s demand for the oil used to make virgin plastic, and saves Eastham residents tax dollars.
When plastic is thrown in the trash, Eastham pays to transport and dispose of the items at SEMASS. When the plastic item is recycled, a vendor picks up the plastic at the transfer station at no cost to the Town.
Examples of Recyclable 1 - 7 Plastic
All beverage bottles
All bottles with necks
Bathroom (shampoo, mouthwash)
Containers – please rinse well
Cups (no Styrofoam)
Household cleaners (dish detergent, glass & kitchen cleaners)
Kitchen (Cooking Oil, ketchup, mustard, syrup) Laundry (detergent, bleach, fabric softener)
Milk, juice & water jugs (caps can be left on once they are cleaned)
Plates
Soap bottles
Sherbet tubs
Tub lids
Yogurt containers
Examples of Plastic that is NOT recyclable
Containers with hazardous contents (e.g. motor oil, brake fluid, etc)
Plastic Bags
Styrofoam
Plastic Buckets with wire handles attached
Information on recycling can be obtained from the DPW at 508-240-5973 or the Eastham Town Website www.eastham-ma.gov
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