Not All Plastics Are Created Equal
From water bottles to juice containers, plastic beverage containers are part of our daily lives. In Alberta, we’re committed to ensuring these containers don’t end up in landfills or our environment. Understanding your plastic containers helps ensure they get a second life through recycling.
Types of Plastic Containers Accepted in Alberta:
- PET Clear (like water and soft drink bottles)
- HDPE Natural (such as milk jugs)
- Rigid Plastics (sports drink bottles)
- Flexible Plastic Containers (drink pouches)
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Did You Know?
- A thousand recycled milk jugs can be transformed into a new park bench
- Clear and colored plastics are processed differently to maintain quality
The Plastics Journey:
- Containers are sorted by plastic type using advanced technology
- Each type is processed separately to maintain quality
- Materials are cleaned and transformed into plastic pellets
- Pellets are sold to manufacturers for specific end uses
Click on a container type below for more information
