Technically, all plastics can be recycled. All plastics ARE NOT recycled because there is not always a market for them. Clark County DOES NOT use the recycling numbers printed on plastics as a guide for recycling. The numbers printed on plastic products refer to the chemical composition of that plastic. Each type of plastic has specific chemical and physical properties, but the number on the products does not indicate whether or not they are recyclable in Clark County.
What plastic products are recyclable?
Curbside Recycling
Plastic bottles, plastic tubs, plastic buckets (5 gal. or less) and nursery pots are the only products recyclable in your curbside recycling cart.
Other Plastic Products
Plastic bags are recyclable, but they cannot be put in curbside recycling carts. Many grocery stores have containers to collect them.
Block foam (Styrofoam) is also recyclable but must be bagged and brought to
one of the block foam recyclers in our region or to a collection event.
For more information visit Recycling A-Z.
