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KY_EnviroGuy

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16. Most are polypropylene, so they recycle well (see chart).

Reply to bobbieinok (Original post)

Sat Dec 28, 2019, 05:39 PM

Dec 2019

All I have are category "5" recycle types:

If you don't have recycle pickup, just bag them an take to a recycle drop-off near you after you save a bunch.

KY..........

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Does any group consider the one-time use prescription pill bottles in plastic problem? [View all] bobbieinok Dec 2019 OP

I do. Absolutely. nt in2herbs Dec 2019 #1

Yes, I do! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #2

I recycle most. sinkingfeeling Dec 2019 #3

Same here after I remove the label question everything Dec 2019 #6

Have you tried a blowdryer on them? Lars39 Dec 2019 #8

Thanks. No. Good idea to try question everything Dec 2019 #13

pill bottles have thousands of uses rampartc Dec 2019 #4

they are perfect for propagating plants with cuttings NJCher Dec 2019 #21

I consider them a problem of privacy, so I bury them in the cat litter bags RainCaster Dec 2019 #5

Can't they be recycled? nt tblue37 Dec 2019 #7

...also, the plastic tubes used for pre-roll joints FirstLight Dec 2019 #9

I re-use them. They are handy for storing small items. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #10

I think about plastic a lot. I think we have a plastic problem because we have a problem with abqtommy Dec 2019 #11

I peel off the labels and put them in the recycling bin. Aristus Dec 2019 #12

I looked up Tacoma's recycling program jmowreader Dec 2019 #17

Is there anyone who does? Aristus Dec 2019 #18

Your best bet would be Matthew 25 Ministries jmowreader Dec 2019 #19

Thanks! Aristus Dec 2019 #20

you can also donate them BlueSpot Dec 2019 #14

Thanks for link. Had no idea such a group exists! bobbieinok Dec 2019 #15

Most are polypropylene, so they recycle well (see chart). KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2019 #16

saved that NJCher Dec 2019 #22