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General Information
Plastics can be categorized by resin codes found on or near the bottom of containers.
3 = Vinyl/polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Flexible, durable plastics products are likely to be made with PVC. Vinyl takes on many forms, and can be found in a wide range of consumer goods, including:
- Baby dishes and utensils
- Bags for textiles (bedding)
- Blister packs and clamshells containers
- Decking
- Faux leather products - shoes, handbags, briefcases
- Food shrink wrap
- Medical equipment - tubes, blood bags
- Pipe
- Toys
- Vinyl flooring
- Vinyl siding
- Window frames
- Wire insulation
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Management Practices
Do not place in curbside recycle bins. Dispose of as trash or find a service provider who will accept this type of plastic.
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