Great, it sounds like there's a lot of interest on this- here's what I've learned in the last 30 minutes or so (gotta love nap time)...
*Unless you're in Petaluma plastic bags can not go in the single stream recycle bin (Sarah, if you don't already know, I'd check to see if they need to be bagged though) I got this info from the recorded info on plastics at the Eco Desk 707-565-DESK(3375).
*Check out these 2 web sites to educate yourself about the different types of plastic. If it says #2 or #4, for sure it can be taken to a grocery store. I have a call into the Eco Desk to find out about other plastics without a number on them. It looks like if you get to know the properties of different plastics that there are others not labeled that can still be included. (I'm thinking about all the packaging I saved when we were unwrapping presents).
www.plasticbagrecycling.org/moreInfoPub.php
www.recyclenow.org/r_plastics.html
So it looks like it's going to take a little work to get this all figured out... a fun little challenge! :)
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Hooray Petaluma! I knew there was a reason we moved here. :-) Thanks for the info. I'll check it out. And yes, I used to love nap time... I miss it dearly...
Straws... any info there? I can ask when I call the "desk".
Also, I was thinking today how I need to step up my recycling efforts with my car trash bags. I tend to toss the whole thing. I realized today how many plastic cups I must me tossing with it! Shame on me...
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