Plastic Container Recycling

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Plastic Container Recycling in Upstate South Carolina

If you’re a resident or business in upstate South Carolina and you’re wondering which types of plastic containers you can recycle, we’ve compiled all the answers in our FAQ below. Making sure the correct types of plastic containers get recycled properly is important to ensuring our recycling processes stay decontaminated and running smoothly. It’s also important to recycle the proper items so that these plastic materials can become post-consumer usable sources.


Which Type of Plastic Can Be Recycled?

Plastic bottles and jugs are the most common household plastics that can be recycled. Most curbside recycling services will accept these, as they fall into the classification of a #1 or #2 plastic. We accept these at Ever Green Environmental, and we even have a zero-sort recycling policy, so you can toss your plastics in the bin without worry in Murrells Inlet.

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What Should I Know About Recycling Plastic Containers?

Plastics are designated into 7 different classifications, numbered 1-7. #1 is PET and is the highest recycling value. Examples of PET are plastic water bottles or a clear plastic container. As you go down the classifications, the plastics become less recyclable. #7 is entirely non-recyclable plastic material.

Can I Recycle Colored Plastic?

No. You shouldn’t be recycling any plastic containers that are heavily or darkly colored. An example of this would be your navy blue colored laundry detergent bottle at home. This is because when the plastic is recycled, it can only become darker shades of the original dye or black, which is limiting. You can recycle clear, white and lightly colored plastic containers, as these colors can be re-dyed into a variety of different colors for reuse.

Can I Recycle Plastic Food Containers?

If your plastic food container is clear, white or lightly colored and is either #1 or #2 classification, then yes, you can recycle it. Just make sure that you have removed all food residue from the plastic, since any plastic that has food residue cannot be recycled.


How Can I Identify PET Plastic or Tell if it is Plastic #1?

Most plastic containers that are in the #1 classification or are PET have a number 1 surrounded by a triangle molded on the bottom or side of the container. Checking this number on your plastic container is an easy way to see if you can safely recycle it.

I’m a Commercial Business that Deals with a Lot of Plastic Containers on a Regular Basis. How Can I Make Sure I’m Recycling Responsibly?

If you’re a commercial business in South Carolina that has a need for a large amount of plastic recycling, like a packaging or textile company, then you’ll want to give us a call at Ever Green Environmental. We can regularly pick up your plastic containers so you can ensure you are recycling in an environmentally friendly and efficient way.


If you’re a home or business in the Grand Strand areas of South Carolina, entrust us at Ever Green Environmental to take care of all your plastic recycling needs. We hope this FAQ sheet helps, and we are always happy to answer more questions. Give us a call or fill out a form today!


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