tubs & lids
Any whole Polypropylene (PP, #5), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2), and/or Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE, #4), container generated through a positive sort from curbside, drop-off or other public or private recycling collection program. Tubs are containers that have a neck or mouth similar in size to its base. Lids are caps that have a fastening feature other than threads. Examples include: yogurt cups, margarine tubs, ice cream tubs, cold drink cups.
Source: Post-Consumer material generated from a curbside, drop off, or other public or private recycling collection program.
Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed 10% by weight.
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
The following levels of contamination are allowed: 2% maximum acceptable
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Metal
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Paper/Cardboard
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Injection-molded HDPE #2
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PET #1
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Any plastic containers or packaging including PET #1, PVC #3, PS #6, Other #7
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Liquid or other residues
The following contaminants are not allowed at any level (zero percent allowed)
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Any plastic bags, sheets, or film
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Wood, glass, electronics scrap
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Oils, grease, rocks, mud, dirt
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Containers which held flammable, corrosive or reactive products, pesticides or herbicides
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Medical and hazardous waste
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Products with degradable additives