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Plastic, 4 LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)

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Do not place plastic 4, (Low Density Polyethylene) in the curbside recycle bin.  Place in the trash or drop off at a grocery store that recycles plastic bags

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Plastics can be categorized by resin codes found on or near the bottom of containers

4 = LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene): Is used for:
  • bread bags and shrink wrap
  • dry cleaning bags
  • grocery bags are often made of recycled LDPE 
  • produce bags
  • trash bags