{"id":136,"date":"2020-02-24T09:07:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T09:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=136"},"modified":"2024-01-29T10:59:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:59:28","slug":"can-you-recycle-plastic-storage-containers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/can-you-recycle-plastic-storage-containers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you recycle plastic storage containers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blog-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blog-1024x683.png 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blog-300x200.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blog-768x512.png 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blog-1536x1024.png 1536w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blog-2048x1365.png 2048w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blog-973x649.png 973w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blog-508x339.png 508w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With\nour current climate crisis, going green has never been more popular. From\nbuying glass containers to reduce the intake of plastic to reusing bags for the\nweekly shop, it seems more people are making a conscious effort to recycle than\never before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare various recyclable options for everyday household items, and many of these\ncan be recycled by placing them into one of the council-provided plastic,\npaper, glass and food waste bins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>\nAre plastic storage boxes recyclable? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d think that plastic storage containers would be easy to recycle. However, you cannot put plastic storage containers in your recycling bin. Instead, the council insists on putting them in the same bin as your rubbish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic\nstorage boxes can\u2019t go in your recycling bin for several reasons. Large\ncontainers simply won\u2019t fit and kerbside recycling services are not set up to\ntake these boxes. Instead, recycling programmes find items like plastic water\nbottles, butter tubs, milk cartons and shampoo bottles much easier to collect\nand reuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,\ncertain brands are recyclable and will contain this information on their\nwebsite. For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidracking.com\/en\/rra\/really-useful-boxes-lmc4026942#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;pageView:grid&amp;\">Really Useful Boxes<\/a> makes all of their products from\nrecyclable plastic and state that they can be put in recycling bins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou can\u2019t find this information, there are many other ways that you can recycle\nunwanted storage containers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find an alternative recycling\nskip.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare usually several alternative places that you can dispose of your recycling,\nother than just the kerbside recycling service. Simply search on Google\n\u2018recycling centre\u2019 or \u2018recycling skip\u2019 with your location and find the nearest\nplace to you. These facilities usually accept larger and difficult to recycle\nitems, although, it might be worth ringing up and checking just in case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ring your waste management agency.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can usually find your local recycling coordinator\neither online, through the council or in the yellow pages. Consulting your\nlocal waste management agency directly will give you the most relevant advice\non how and where to recycle your plastic storage containers. Recycle Now also\nhas an effective online recycling locator designed to help you find your local\ncentre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buy recycled plastic containers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou want to purchase a plastic storage container, you could opt to buy one\nalready made from recycled materials. That way, you\u2019ll be reducing your carbon\nfootprint and doing your bit for the environment. There are many great\nalternatives to new plastic storage boxes, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidracking.com\/en\/rra\/recycled-64-litre-really-useful-boxes\">recycled containers<\/a> constructed from materials like\nold car batteries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Take them to local charity shops. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyour plastic storage containers are still in good condition and you don\u2019t have\nany use for them, you could take them down to your local charity shop. These\nstores could sell them on or perhaps even keep them for their own use. You\ncould also take them to schools, nurseries, day centres and care homes to see\nif they could do with some extra storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How\ncan I reuse my plastic storage container?<br>\n<br>\n<\/strong>Before you make\nthe decision to recycle, there might be a way you can utilise your storage box\naround the house that you haven\u2019t previously thought of. If it\u2019s looking\nslightly worse for wear, why not use it in the garage or shed to store garden\nand woodwork supplies. If you have pets, it could be a useful box for leads and\ntoys. You could even store muddy shoes in a container under the stairs. <br>\n<br>\nYou could always keep one in the boot of your car for supplies if you go on day\ntrips and outings. If you often find your recycling bins overloading during the\nweek, you could keep a larger storage box to hold other recyclable materials\nthat can\u2019t fit in your kerbside bins. Once it fills up, make a trip to your\nlocal recycling skip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are plastic food storage\ncontainers recyclable? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always\ncheck that your plastic food storage containers and lids are embossed with the\nrecycling symbol before putting them in the recycling bin. The universal\nrecycling symbol consists of three arrows in the shape of a triangle. There is\nusually a number inside, so if you see a 1 or 2, then you\u2019ll be able to recycle\nthe container. Most recycling programmes also accept number 5, however, if\nyou\u2019re unsure, check with your local recycling service. All you need to do is\nempty, clean and dry them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How can I reuse my plastic food storage container?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your food storage containers have been washed, they\ncan be used for a variety of purposes. You can use them for your stationery and\ncrafts, or even fill them with soil to grow small indoor plants. They\u2019ll always\ncome in handy for storing make-up and bathroom essentials, as well as food\nitems, such as cereals and nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are plastic dividers\nrecyclable? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to plastic storage containers, plastic dividers\ncannot be recycled in&nbsp; kerbside bins if\nthey are too large and not imprinted with the recycling symbol. However, you\ncan purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidracking.com\/en\/rra\/20-litre-really-useful-boxes-dividers\">plastic dividers that are recyclable<\/a>. 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