Recycle or Not
Play the Game! Español
Play the Game!Español
Recycle or Not

Recyclable

You may be surprised to learn which items belong in your recycling bin. The items shown here are some of the most confusing for local recyclers. If you're not already recycling them, now's the time to start. Remember to rinse items and remove caps and lids.

Don't see your item? Send a photo to @recycleornot. We’ll help you sort it out.


Plastic

Featured
Plastic tubs (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Plastic tubs (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Plastic containers (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Plastic containers (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Plastic gallon jugs (for milk, juice, etc.)
Plastic gallon jugs (for milk, juice, etc.)
Plastic buckets
Plastic buckets
Plastic containers (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Plastic containers (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Plastic personal care product bottles (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Plastic personal care product bottles (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Plastic detergent bottles
Plastic detergent bottles
Square plastic containers (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Square plastic containers (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Rigid plastic plant pots (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)
Rigid plastic plant pots (2 inches by 2 inches or larger)

Paper

Featured
Boxes for broth and other liquids
Boxes for broth and other liquids
Milk cartons
Milk cartons

Glass and Metal

Featured
Clean foil
Clean foil
Glass bottles and jars
Glass bottles and jars
Metal cans
Metal cans
Glass jars
Glass jars
Metro Logo
 

Spotlight item • Get more answers

Recycle or Not is a community resource created by Metro and local government partners in the greater Portland, Oregon area. We're working to reduce waste and protect the environment by sharing information about how to recycle right.

Questions about recycling? Ask Metro.
AskMetro@oregonmetro.gov
503-234-3000