Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

For example, the city of Elk Grove says plastic “clamshell”-style containers, which commonly hold berries and other small produce, can be placed in the recycling bin. Generally, cities across ...

Recycle plastics by shape, not by number. If it is a plastic bottle, jug, jar or tub then: Make sure it is clean, dry, and empty. Reattach caps, lids, and pumps. Put it in the mixed recycling bin.