Many of us know that a No. 1 or No. 2 symbol on the bottom of a plastic container means it is easily recyclable. But be sure the container did not hold any poisonous or toxic substances. Containers that held pesticides, conventional cleaning products and bleach need to be rinsed out thoroughly before recycling. If in doubt, it is better to throw the container away with regular trash than to place the contaminated plastic in the recycling bin.
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