Material Type Description (CalRecycle Waste Characterization Studies)


Durable Plastic Items - #2 and #5 Bulky Rigids


Plastic


Durable Plastic Items - #2 and #5 Bulky Rigids means plastic items, other than containers or film plastic, that are large (generally larger than a soccer ball) rigid #2 HDPE or #5 PP plastic bulky items. These items are made to last for more than one use. These items usually bear the number 2 or 5 in the triangular recycling symbol. Examples include: crates, buckets (including 5-gallon buckets), baskets, totes, large plastic garbage cans, large tubs, large storage tubs/bins (usually with lids) that don't have sharp corners, flexible (non-brittle) flower pots of 1 gallon size or larger, lawn furniture, large plastic toys, tool boxes, first aid boxes, and some sporting goods.

 

 

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