Where to Recycle Plastic Near You

Find places to recycle plastic across the United States. Browse by city, then call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

29 Cities

Plastics are sorted by resin code (#1–#7). Bottles and jugs (#1 PET and #2 HDPE) are the most widely accepted; films, bags and foam usually need special drop-off and never belong in curbside bins.

Types of Plastic & How They're Recycled

🥤 #1 & #2 bottles/jugs
The most valuable and widely recycled plastics — empty and replace the cap.
🛍️ Film & bags
Grocery bags and wrap jam sorting machines; take them to store drop-off instead.
📦 #3–#7 & foam
Often not accepted curbside; check for specialty drop-off.

Plastic Recycling by State

California 47 locations New Jersey 34 locations Pennsylvania 31 locations Georgia 31 locations Indiana 28 locations Minnesota 25 locations Tennessee 24 locations North Carolina 24 locations South Carolina 20 locations Maine 14 locations New Hampshire 11 locations Michigan 9 locations Arizona 9 locations Ohio 8 locations Illinois 8 locations Virginia 6 locations New York 6 locations Utah 5 locations Texas 5 locations Oregon 5 locations Massachusetts 5 locations Idaho 5 locations Connecticut 5 locations U.S. Virgin Islands 4 locations Rhode Island 4 locations New Mexico 4 locations Montana 4 locations Missouri 4 locations Maryland 4 locations Iowa 4 locations Florida 4 locations Alabama 4 locations Oklahoma 3 locations Delaware 3 locations Arkansas 3 locations

Plastic Recycling by City

Knoxville, TN 7 locations Brooklyn, NY 5 locations Chattanooga, TN 4 locations Salt Lake City, UT 3 locations Houston, TX 3 locations Murfreesboro, TN 3 locations Salem, OR 3 locations Columbus, OH 3 locations Baltimore, MD 3 locations Nashville, TN 2 locations Crossville, TN 2 locations Maryville, TN 2 locations Columbia, SC 2 locations Anderson, SC 2 locations Charleston, SC 2 locations Greer, SC 2 locations Chapel Hill, NC 2 locations Newark, NJ 2 locations Albuquerque, NM 2 locations Santa Fe, NM 2 locations Trenton, NJ 2 locations Dover, NH 2 locations Columbus, NE 2 locations Helena, MT 2 locations Alexandria, MN 2 locations Indianapolis, IN 2 locations Chicago, IL 2 locations Ocala, FL 2 locations Phoenix, AZ 2 locations

How to Prepare Plastic

  • Empty and rinse containers; leave caps on bottles.
  • Never bag your recyclables — loose is better unless told otherwise.
  • Take plastic bags and film to store drop-off, not the curbside bin.

Plastic Recycling — Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I recycle plastic near me?

Use the city list on this page to find local drop-off locations, then open a city to see addresses, phone numbers and hours. Call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

Is it free to recycle plastic?

Some locations accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee to cover processing. Fees vary by site, so confirm before you go.

Can I put plastic in my curbside recycling bin?

Usually not — plastic generally needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside cart. Check your local city or county program for its rules.

Looking for something else? Browse the full recycling directory or scrap metal buyers.