Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Curbside Trash

These type of plastic containers are not recyclable.

 

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Help Prevent Litter

Plastic #4 is a lightweight material that easily finds its way into the environment, where it can leach toxic chemicals. Dispose of it properly to prevent it from becoming litter.

Did You Know?

What Items Are Made From Plastic #4?

Plastic #4 is used to make flexible plastics including plastic shopping bags, bread bags, dry cleaning bags, sandwich and snack bags, and squeezable bottles and tubes.

What Plastic #4 Can Become

Plastic #4 can be recycled into shipping envelopes, paneling, tiles, plastic lumber, trash can liners and trash cans.