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Full Circle Recycling Center - Plastic Recycling - Johnston, Rhode Island
Full Circle Recycling additionally is proud to recycle an array of plastics. Full Circle Recycling Center, located in Johnston, Rhode Island accepts some types free of charge and do pay for other types provided they meet specifications and there is enough volume. One of the more common types we accept for free is Mixed Rigid Plastics. Examples of these include plastic toys and play sets, plastic buckets without metal handles, plastic drums, barrels and garbage cans, milk crates lawn furniture, plastic pots and agricultural trays and plastic pallets are just some. We also accept Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, various grades of medical plastics, plastic films, white and grey pvc (pipe must be under 3 Feet in Length), ABS and computer plastics. We encourage our customers to contact us with their questions and either drop off a sample or call and schedule a visit of your facility to discuss options available to you.
While there are many different types of plastics, not all of them can be recycled and some of those that can be recycled may not be eligible for curbside pick-up or accepted at your local recycling location. To find out which types of plastic you can recycle in your area, you'll have to contact your local municipal offices or recycling centers. Of the types of plastic that can be recycled, it is critical that they be recycled with their own kind because a small amount of the wrong type of plastic can ruin the melt. Therefore, sorting plastic is a critical part of the recycling process. To help identify and sort recyclable plastic, the American Society of Plastics Industry developed a standard code, a code used in places other than the United States as well. This code simply identifies the type of plastic used to make that object. It does not indicate whether recyclable plastic was used to make that piece, nor does it indicate whether that type of plastic can be recycled. The code, generally located on the bottom of the plastic container, consists of three arrows that cycle clockwise and create a triangle with rounded corners. Inside each triangle is a number that identifies that plastic's type. Below each triangle is a combination of letters that correspond to the identifying number located inside the triangle.
While there are many different types of plastics, not all of them can be recycled and some of those that can be recycled may not be eligible for curbside pick-up or accepted at your local recycling location. To find out which types of plastic you can recycle in your area, you'll have to contact your local municipal offices or recycling centers. Of the types of plastic that can be recycled, it is critical that they be recycled with their own kind because a small amount of the wrong type of plastic can ruin the melt. Therefore, sorting plastic is a critical part of the recycling process. To help identify and sort recyclable plastic, the American Society of Plastics Industry developed a standard code, a code used in places other than the United States as well. This code simply identifies the type of plastic used to make that object. It does not indicate whether recyclable plastic was used to make that piece, nor does it indicate whether that type of plastic can be recycled. The code, generally located on the bottom of the plastic container, consists of three arrows that cycle clockwise and create a triangle with rounded corners. Inside each triangle is a number that identifies that plastic's type. Below each triangle is a combination of letters that correspond to the identifying number located inside the triangle.
- PET or PETE (Polyethylene terephthalate). This is one of the most frequently recycled plastics by consumers. Containers marked with a "1" include some soft drink bottles, water bottles, plastic peanut butter jars, plastic wrap, and salad dressing bottles.
- HDPE (High-density polyethylene). This type of recyclable plastic, marked with a "2," is also frequently recycled by consumers. Plastics included in this category include some plastic milk cartons, juice bottles, shampoo bottles, and liquid detergent containers.
- PVC (Polyvinyl chloride). This type of recyclable plastic, marked by a "3," is less commonly accepted at local recycling centers. It includes some clear food packages, liquid detergent containers, and many construction applications including some traffic cones.
- LDPE (Low density polyethylene). Marked with a "4," this type of recyclable plastic, is used in some bread and frozen food bags, trash cans, and garbage can liners.
- PP (Polypropylene). Another plastic commonly used in the automobile and construction industries, plastics marked with a "5" that are also recyclable include some car battery casings, oil funnels, and plastic drinking straws.
- PS (Polystyrene). Also an uncommon consumer type of recyclable plastic, this type of plastic, marked by a "6," includes some packing foam, plastic cutlery, protective packaging for electronic goods and toys.
- Other. Some types of plastic marked as "other" or with a "7" can not be recycled as they commonly are made with a combination of the previous six types of plastic, or with a type of plastic other than the six listed above. Containers marked with a "7" that are recyclable plastic include some 3 to 5 gallon reusable water bottles.