Categories: Recycle

Can I Recycle Plastic Clamshell Containers?

Happy Hump Day! Or as we call it, Where Can I Wednesday.

Another recycling dilemma: can you recycle those clamshell containers you get from (non-Whole Foods) salad bars?

According to City of Philadelphia Recycling Director Phil Bresee, yes!

“As long as they’re clean and not made of #6 plastic foam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS),” says Bresee.

There you have it. Another win for the recycling bin!

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

Share
Published by
Julie Hancher
Tags: plasticRecycleWhere Can I Wednesday
10 years ago

Recent Posts

Drumroll for the 2025 SustainPHL Award Recipients

Let's sail-ebrate the latest changemakers who are moving the region towards a sustainable, equitable place.…

2 days ago

Community farm preservation, curbing animal cruelty, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Community Farm gets closer to community ownership. The…

3 days ago

Did you hear? There’s an election on November 4th, and your voice (or sitting at home) can impact the environment.

Philadelphia residents will not only vote on who will be the next district attorney, but…

6 days ago

Nature Challenge results, National Walk & Roll to School Day, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Transit advocates demand better SEPTA funding. On Tuesday…

1 week ago

Philly wants more trash cans and trees, believes civic engagement is key

Part Two of Every Voice, Every Vote research revealed that Philly takes pride in community…

2 weeks ago

For this community, Building a ‘Green” city is an act of resistance.

The Green Building United Groundbreaker Awards celebrated local innovative projects using passive house, LEED and…

2 weeks ago