Plastic Containers
Disposal Options
Single-use rigid plastic containers* and packaging should go in your recycling bin.
Plastic containers are accepted at all LRSWMD drop-off locations.
This includes most containers and packaging such as bottles, jugs, yogurt containers, dairy tubs, and clear plastic hinged takeout containers.
Large lids (like those on yogurt and margarine tubs) are also OK to put in the blue bin.
The State of Vermont bans all #1 and #2 plastic containers and packaging from the trash.
Minimum size: 2” on any 2 dimensions (i.e. 2″ tall AND 2″ wide)
Maximum size: 24″ (2 feet) in any dimension
*If it previously held hazardous waste, please put that container in the TRASH.
Cost
Recycling fees apply.
PLEASE, NOT IN THE BLUE BIN!
Click item for proper disposal info:
X Styrofoam
X Any bottle that previous held Hazardous Waste
X Plastic toys
X Plastic bags
X Black plastic is NOT accepted.