1 - Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) - soda bottles, cosmetic packages

2 - High-Density polyethylene (HDPE) - milk & water jugs, shampoo & detergent bottles

3 - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC or V) - shampoo, cooking oil, liquor & mouthwash bottles

4 - Low-Density polyethylene (LDPE) - squeezable bottles (i.e., cosmetics & toiletries)

5 - Polypropylene (PP) - used for foods that must be packaged hot (i.e., pancake syrup)

6 - Polystyrene (PS) - used to package products not sensitive to oxygen (i.e., tablets, ointments)

7 - Other plastics - includes mixed plastics which can not be recycled