I'd been minded to contact Bristol City Council to clarify exactly what kind of plastic I could legitimately place in the recycling container, but seeing the Recresco lorry prompted me to go straight to them instead. Their website was most informative and I have pasted below their definitive instructions regarding the recycling of plastic using their containers. This has cheered me up as it allows me to recycle even more than I thought I could!
WHAT CAN I PUT IN THE PLASTIC BANK?
This is a question we are asked a lot! It's difficult to list every single type of plastic container, there's just too many. So here is a guide:
We would like Plastic containers with ID numbers 1-2 as long as they are not excluded in the list below. If there is no Plastic ID on the item, the general rule, “Plastic Bottles” should be followed. This is because most plastic bottles are type 1 or 2. So you can be fairly certain that your plastic bottle will be acceptable. Any of the items described above can be recycled regardless of whether it has been recycled previously, that’s the great thing about recycling!
LIST OF UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
We do not accept:
- Plastic Type 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
- Plastic Toys
- Plastic Bags
- Cling Film or Bubble Wrap
- Non Plastic Items
- Video Cassettes- Drain Pipe
Any items that do not fit through the round opening in the bank as these damage our machinery.
Any items that do not fit through the round opening in the bank as these damage our machinery.
What a funny old sight to see while you're passing LOL. Interesting though. If you're as bad as me, you'll also get excited about bin lorries ;-D
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