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Recyclable plastic containers may have glued-on paper labels. Because of the glue, these paper labels are not recyclable. If you can easily remove them, it can improve the quality of the recycled plastic, but it's usually not necessary to do so, because the paper and glue will burn off when the plastic is melted.

The recycling symbol is in the public domain, and is not a trademark. The Container Corporation of America originally applied for a trademark on the design, but the application was challenged, and the corporation decided to abandon the claim. As such, anyone may use or modify the recycling symbol, royalty-free.

It is NOT mandatory for you to remove each label before chucking the can, bottle, or jar into the recycling bin. Luckily, the recycling process includes a heating process where any labels and excess glue are burned away.

Just because a plastic container has this recycling symbol on the bottom, it does not mean it can get recycled. The stamp is a Resin Identification Code, or RIC, and the numbers indicate exactly what type of plastic is being used for that container.

It has labels or tape? YES, but labels, tape, and adhesive strips SHOULD BE REMOVED prior to putting it in the recycling bin. The integrity of the bag isn't important?the recycler just wants the clean plastic.

How to know what plastics can be recycled Plastic Recycling Symbol #1: PET or PETE.Plastic Recycling Symbol #2: HDPE.Plastic Recycling Symbol #3: PVC or V.Plastic Recycling Symbol #4: LDPE.Plastic Recycling Symbols #5: PP.Plastic Recycling Symbol #6: PS.Plastic Recycling Symbol #7: Miscellaneous.

A: It is not required that you remove labels, tape, and plastic packing list pouches, although if it's easy to pull some of it off, go ahead and do so. Please break down all boxes before placing them in your recycling cart.