The ugly truth about plastic:
Did you know that half of all of the plastic ever made has been made since the year 2000?
Where to Recycle
Click here to view an interactive map of where to recycle in Fairbanks.
Mixed Paper
Identification: Commonly found in a variety of paper products, mixed paper can be identified by its ability to rip or tear.
Cardboard
Identification: Commonly used to make boxes, corrugated cardboard can be identified by its brown hue and multi-layer corrugation.
Plastics #1 & #2
Identification: Rinsed #1 (PET) bottles including beverage bottles, salad dressing bottles, etc. Rinsed #2 (HDPE) jugs with necks and screw tops including milk and detergent jugs.
Plastic Bags
Identification: Plastic grocery bags are inexpensive bags you may receive at grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.