If you look at the plastic you'll find a triangle.. Inside this triangle needs to be either 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 to recycle as far as i know.. Maybe check with a recycling centre to be sure. Seemingly Ireland only takes specific numbers within this triangle and not them all... I was shocked to learn that they dont accept plant pots, they are in their thousands at this time of year.. I re-use these!
Seeing the Signs - Your guide to Plastic
In all there are 7 grades of plastic. Some of which are easily recycled within Ireland's current recycling infrastructure.
Listed below is a full outline of these plastics and their recyclability.
1. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
This can be recycled in most household recycling schemes
2. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
This can be recycled in most household recycling schemes
contact your local authority or recovery operator for confirmation
3. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
At the moment this cannot be recycled.
4. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
This can be recycled in most household recycling schemes
contact your local authority or recovery operator for confirmation
5. Polypropylene (PP)
Some recovery operators do recycle PP plastic, contact your local authority or recovery operator for confirmation
6. Polystyrene (PS)
PS recycling has been possible in Ireland since 2007, it is currently been rolled out on a national level. Rehab recycling can be contact for PS recycling in your area.
7. Other
At the moment this cannot be recycled.
Source:
http://repakrecycling.blogspot.com/2...o-plastic.html
Hope this helps! Siobhan