Tossing Takeout Containers — Garbage or Recycling? May 10, 2020 Email Ordering takeout from time to time during the COVID-19 pandemic is a great way to eat your favorite food, take a break from cooking and support local restaurants. After your meal, you’ll likely end up with a few containers that need to be disposed of properly. It’s important to keep in mind that only containers not soiled by food or liquid are recyclable. This video shows how easy it is to empty and scrape containers before recycling! https://sanjoserecycles.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/05/SJcleanRecyclingFINAL.mp4 Here’s a simple guide on how to dispose of each type of takeout container. Plastic Containers >> Put In Recycling Cart/Bin Aluminum Containers >> Put In Recycling Cart/Bin Cardboard Containers >> Put In Garbage Cart/Bin Foam Containers >> Put In Garbage Cart/Bin Pizza Boxes >> Put In Garbage Cart/Bin Need to dispose of plastic bags, plastic utensils or other items not listed above? Check out our handy Recycling Guide. Want more recycling and waste-related content? Subscribe to our bi-monthly e-newsletter, The Loop, for the most current recycling, garbage and waste reduction news: bit.ly/TheLoop_signup