Milk Jugs Burbank Recycle Center Drop-Off Recycle Container Keep Caps On While caps used to be difficult to separate from bottles, recycling locations have advanced, and it is much easier now to recycle the whole unit at once. Find out more. Rinse Completely Thoroughly rinse out all milk jugs before you recycle them. Mold will grow if there is any trace of leftover milk, which can lead to an entire load being thrown out. Don't Crush Plastic Crushing items may save space, but it makes it harder for optical sorting technology to properly sort plastic items. Help plastic recyclables get sorted correctly by leaving them in their original shape. Ways to Reuse Make a Handy Scoop With its convenient handle, a milk jug makes a great scoop for gardening, dog food, or for the kids’ sandbox. Just cut the bottom off with a pair of scissors. Did You Know? Most Eco-Friendly Milk Container? Plastic or Glass, Not the Carton Glass is often considered the most eco-friendly milk container because it’s the easiest to reuse and it is endlessly recyclable, but its ingredients aren’t renewable and it’s heavy to transport. Plastic is easily recycled (although recovery rates are lower than they should be), but it often winds up being downcycled, which means it’s turned into products that can’t be recycled. Cartons never come out on top, because they’re not easily recyclable and frequently end up in the landfill. Read more on Slate.com. How To Make a Milk Gallon Sandwich Holder
