At UC Davis, we recycle

• Glass: Glass bottles of all colors, NO Pyrex glass, NO mirrors
• Metal: Aluminum cans and foil, tin, and steel cans
• Plastics #1 and #2: Look for the chasing arrows symbol on the bottoms of containers which will have a #1-#7 on them. Please recycle only the container, not the beverage inside. Sugary fluids attract pests, make the container difficult to handle, and produce a foul odor in the bin. Uncap lids before placing containers in recycling bins. The lids are also recyclable and can be placed in the bin as well.

More information on plastics ...

	Plastic #1: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE) Common uses: soda bottles, cooking oil bottles, peanut butter jars	Accepted at UC Davis. Please empty containers and uncap lids. This is the most widely recycled plastic and the only one with a redemption value under the California "Bottle Bill."
	Plastic #2: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Common uses: milk jugs, grocery bags, detergent bottles	Accepted at UC Davis. Please empty containers and uncap lids.
The following types of plastics CANNOT be recycled at UC Davis
	Plastic #3: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Common uses: plastic pipes, outdoor furniture, shrink wrap, water cooler bottles, salad dressing, and liquid detergent containers	Cannot be recycled at UC Davis. Recycling centers rarely take #3 plastics. Look for alternatives whenever possible.
	Plastic #4: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Common uses: produce bags, trash can liners, food storage containers	Cannot be recycled at UC Davis. Recycling centers rarely take #4 plastics. Look for alternatives whenever possible.
	Plastic #5: Polypropylene (PP) Common uses: aerosol caps, drinking straws	Cannot be recycled at UC Davis. Recycling centers rarely take #5 plastics. Look for alternatives whenever possible.
	Plastic #6: Polystyrene (PS) Common uses: packaging pellets or "Styrofoam peanuts," cups, plastic tableware, meat trays	Cannot be recycled at UC Davis. However, Styrofoam peanuts can be reused. If you have large amounts, put it in a sealed bag/box and mail it to the campus Storehouse.
	Plastic #7: Other Common uses: certain kinds of food containers and Tupperware	Cannot be recycled at UC Davis. This plastic category, as its name of "other" implies, is any plastic other than #1-#6. These containers can be any of the many different types of plastic polymers. Recycling centers rarely take plastic #7. Look for alternatives whenever possible.