Can You Recycle Plastic Dish Drainers (And How)

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Written By Georgios Sinis

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Plastic dish drainer with a symbol on the top right indicating it is recyclable

You can recycle plastic dish drainers through most curbside recycling programs, especially those made of HDPE (#2) plastic. They can also come in other resin types, such as PP (#5) or PVC (#3) plastic, two materials rarely accepted outside specialized recycling units.

Disposal Method: Recycling Bin
Plastic Types: HDPE #2, PP #5, PVC #3

*Might require preparation before recycling

Please note: Recycling guidelines may vary depending on local regulations and facilities. The information provided here is intended as a general guide and may not apply to your specific location or item. Always check with your local recycling center or municipal authority for the most accurate and up-to-date recycling information in your area.

Typical RIC Symbols Used

Showing the HDPE Plastic recycling symbol RIC #2 commonly used in plastic dish drainers.
Showing the PP Plastic recycling symbol RIC #5 commonly used in plastic dish drainers
Showing the PVC Plastic recycling symbol RIC #3 commonly used in plastic dish drainers

Where To Recycle

  1. Use Recycling Locators: Locate specialized recycling programs near you using RecycleNation & Earth911 (US) or RecycleNow (UK).
  2. Use Curbside Recycling: If you are certain your curbside recycling program accepts plastic dish drainers, throw it in the blue recycling bin.
  3. Give them away on FreeCycle: If you just want to give them away, you can always use the FreeCycle website and create a post for free.

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