Recycling Symbol Lookup
Choose a resin identification code to see its common plastic category and examples.
Choose a resin code
Resin codes identify a material category; they do not guarantee local recyclability or acceptance.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Select the number printed inside the recycling triangle.
- Read the material category and common examples.
- Check your local recycling service before deciding how to dispose of the item.
A material category, not an acceptance promise
A resin code identifies a plastic material category. It does not guarantee that a local program recycles or accepts the item.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Does a resin code mean the item is recyclable?
No. Contact your local recycling service and follow its current accepted-material guidance.