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Look
for neck when recycling plastic bottles. Plastic bottles are the only type of plastic currently accepted in
Plymouth’s recycling program. Regardless of the number imprinted on the container,
if it narrows down to a neck and the contents are meant to be poured (not
scooped), it is a bottle and can be recycled. If not,
then it cannot be recycled. Although
seemingly random – the plastic in milk bottles and cottage cheese containers are
both identified as #2 – the reason is actually grounded in chemistry and
economics. The plastic in the two types of containers were manufactured with
different additives, underwent different processes and have different melting
points. If combined, the resulting material would be contaminated and could not
be economically made into a new product. Clear
Storm Drains after Snow Melts Winter
snow melt presents a special hazard to our storm drains with the accumulation
of garbage and sand. Did you ever think
of that storm drain in front of your home as waterfront property? Sure, the
view isn’t the same, but it does connect your property to the nearest lake,
river, or wetland. That’s why it’s so important to keep garbage and sand out of
the storm drains. Garbage is a pollutant
and sand fills up lakes and streams prematurely. If you put down salt or sand as a deicer,
remember to sweep up the excess. The
water – not to mention the ducks, fish and everyone else – will be healthier
without it. There
are many opportunities available for citizen participation. Visit member cities websites for more
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