Plastic Recycling
Plastic recycling through Green Century Recycling provides a responsible way to recycle accepted #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE, #5 PP, and #6 rigid PS plastics. Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, we support proper sorting and responsible material recovery.
Plastics We Accept
The following plastic types are accepted by Green Century Recycling for responsible recycling. Materials should be properly sorted by plastic type before recycling. Recycling fees apply. View Pricing →
Prepare Your Plastics for Recycling
Prepare Your Plastics for Recycling
Before recycling your accepted plastics, take a few simple steps to help ensure proper sorting and responsible processing. Plastics should be identified by resin type and prepared before drop-off. View Fees➜
- Keep accepted plastics separate from other recycling materials.
- Sort plastics by resin type: #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE, #5 PP, and #6 rigid PS.
- Make sure materials are clean and dry.
- Remove food, liquids, and other residue.
- Remove non-plastic materials when possible.
- Place accepted plastics in a grocery-size bag.
- Review current recycling fees before your visit.
- Check the accepted-material guide if you’re unsure about an item.
Plastic Recycling Fees
Accepted plastics are charged by the bag. Please sort and prepare materials before your visit.
Plastics #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE in a grocery-size bag
$3.00 each
Plastics#5 PP and #6 rigid PS in a grocery-size bag
$3.00 each
Why Recycle Plastics?
Responsible plastic recycling helps keep accepted plastics out of the waste stream while supporting material recovery and more responsible use of resources.
Reduce Plastic Waste
Keep accepted plastics out of the waste stream through responsible recycling and proper processing.
Recover Valuable Materials
Properly sorted plastics can be processed for material recovery and directed to appropriate recycling streams.
Conserve Natural Resources
Recycling plastics supports material recovery and helps reduce the need for new raw materials.
Support Responsible Recycling
Proper sorting and recycling help ensure accepted plastics are handled through appropriate recycling processes.
Responsible Plastic Recycling
Plastics received by Green Century Recycling follow a responsible process—from collection and proper sorting to recycling and material recovery.
We Collect
Accepted plastics are received through available drop-off and residential pickup options. Applicable recycling fees may apply.
We Sort
Plastics are sorted by resin type to support proper handling and appropriate recycling, including #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE, #5 PP, and #6 rigid PS.
We Recycle
Accepted plastics are directed to appropriate recycling streams for responsible processing and material recovery.