#6 PS (polystyrene)
Found in: Disposable plates and cups; meat trays; egg cartons; carry-out containers; aspirin bottles and compact disc cases.
Recycling: Most curbside programs do not accept number 6 plastic.
Recycled into: Insulation; light switches; egg cartons; vents; rulers; foam packing and carry-out containers.
Note: Know also as Styrofoam, evidence suggests polystyrene can leach potential toxins into food.
Number 7 Plastics (miscellaneous)
Found in: Three and Five gallon water bottles; “bullet-proof” materials; sunglasses; DVDs; IPod and computer cases; signs and displays; nylon and even certain food containers.
Recycling: Number 7 plastics are traditionally not recycled.
Recycled into: Plastic lumber and custom-made products.
Note: A wide variety of plastic resins that don’t fit into the previous categories are lumped into number 7. If you need more details, I would be glad to provide this for you at your request.
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