Nursery Containers Alternative ways to recycle Burbank Recycle Center Drop-Off Trash Container Recycle Container The plastic resin type for nursery containers is not consistent, so check prior to purchase. If it is a #1, #2 or #5, they can go into your recycling container. Otherwise, they are trash. To identify your products’ plastic type, look for the resin number inside the “chasing arrows” triangle, usually located on the bottom of the item. The recycling symbol does not indicate if the product is recyclable or not. Prep for Recycling Empty all soil and plant material. Consider DonationLocal sharing marketplace sites are great places to let others use them. Black plastic (made from any resin type) is hard to sort and is undesirable for recycling so reuse is the optimal choice. Return to the Nursery: Many growers accept their container back for reuse, so inquire if that is an option. Consider AlternativesLook for plants sold in fiber-based containers that can be planted in the ground. Alternative Ways to Recycle Return to Lowe’s Garden Center Return used nursery containers, plastic trays and tags to a Lowe’s Garden Center. Lowe’s will accept these containers for recycling, regardless of where you purchased them. Ways to Reuse Start New Plants Nursery containers can be used to start seeds, grow divisions from larger plants, and transport seedlings.
