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Plastic
Plastic
Plastic Bottles & Jugs
Please pay close attention to which kind of plastic is accepted in which program.
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See CURBSIDE RECYCLING Programs in this guide.
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See DROP-OFF RECYCLING Programs in this guide
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Returnable Bottles: most grocery stores have Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) or accept plastic bottles sold in their store for return of deposit and recycling. The Michigan Bottle Bill is described below.
Michigan Bottle Bill: Michigan is one of 11 states with a beverage container deposit law. Only "beverage containers" require a deposit and can be redeemed. The law states under MCL Section 445.571(b) that a beverage means a “soft drink, soda water, carbonated natural mineral water, or other nonalcoholic carbonated drink; beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content; or a mixed wine drink or a mixed spirit drink.” Bringing beverage containers from out of state on which no deposit was paid in Michigan for the purpose of collecting a deposit on the containers is illegal. More information about the Michigan Bottle Bill can be found by searching "Bottle Bill" at the MI Dept. of Environmental Quality website, www.michigan.gov/deq/.
Plastic Foam/Styrofoam
Please pay close attention to which programs accept Styrofoam and which do not.
Plastic Garden Pots
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The Plastic Pot Recycling collection programs at participating stores such asThe Home Depot and Meijer in the Garden Center are seasonal collection programs. Recycle plastic garden pots, polystyrene cell packs, and trays at participating stores. Call sotres directly for details.
Packaging Peanuts
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The UPS Store: 717 St. Joseph Dr, St. Joseph, 983-5754; Niles Store in Martin's Plaza, 683-7320; 239 E. Michigan Street, Paw Paw, 269-657-8080.
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Packaging Service Companies: many packaging service companies accept clean packaging peanuts for reuse. Inquire directly with the company for instructions.
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ZBattery: 1826 Hilltop Rd., St. Joseph. 983-7155. www.zbattery.com.
Plastic Film
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Gateway Main: 201 Sylvester St., Berrien Springs. 471-2897. Open M-F 8am-4pm. Call for details.
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