Plastic Identification Code 5
A tough, lightweight plastic commonly used in items like yogurt containers, takeaway food tubs, bottle caps, straws, and microwave-safe containers.
Disposal Options
- PP Containers (clean) - Recycling Bin
- Bottle Caps - General Waste Bin
Why
Polypropylene items must be clean and free of food residue to be recycled through the kerbside system. Bottle caps are not recyclable at present and should be placed in the General waste bin.
Did You Know
The plastic identification code (numbers 1–7 inside the recycling triangle) used in Australia shows the type of plastic resin an item is made from, not whether it can be recycled in your kerbside bin.