Common products
Food tubs, takeaway containers, caps, closures, medicine pots, crates and woven sacks can use PP.
Local acceptance
Many services accept rigid PP packaging but not every PP product or film.
Before disposal
Empty food and liquid, remove non-packaging contents, and keep medical or hazardous contamination out of ordinary recycling.
Common questions
Questions people ask
Is every PP item recyclable?
No. The code identifies material; the local service lists accepted formats.
Can PP caps stay on bottles?
Follow local instructions. Some services request caps on; others separate them.
Are black PP trays accepted?
Colour and sorting technology can affect acceptance.
Reference sources
ASTM D7611/D7611M — Resin Identification Coding SystemOpen source ↗U.S. EPA — How to recycle common materialsOpen source ↗
Checked 2026-08-16