Do caps and lids need to be removed on plastic bottles and containers before recycling?

No. Caps and lids on plastic bottles and containers are now recommended to be placed back on the item after emptied and rinsed. In the past, caps and lids were not easily recyclable as they are made of different plastic materials than the containers. Recycling processors can readily separate the plastic caps and lids from the containers when run through the chipping and shredding process. So it is now suggested to empty, rinse and replace caps and lids on all plastics destined for recycling.

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1. I live in an apartment complex/multi-family unit facility. Who is responsible to provide recycling information?
2. Did I recycle right over the holidays?
3. Can plastic grocery bags be recycled with the single-stream recyclables?
4. Do caps and lids need to be removed on plastic bottles and containers before recycling?
5. Can I place all of my recyclables into one container at my municipal drop off center?
6. Do all municipalities provide for Single Stream recycling at their drop off centers?
7. Can I bring my recyclables to a different municipal drop off center than where I reside?
8. Where and how can I recycle by milk and soup carton containers?
9. As a business owner, where do I find information on how to recycle properly?
10. I have plans to move. Do you have tips for making my moving experience greener?
11. Where can I find information on recycling tips during the winter holidays?
12. I plan to do some home remodeling, are there any recycling guidelines I should follow?
13. Where can I find information on recycling light bulbs?