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Containers Made of #5 Plastic (polypropylene) Can Now Be Recycled in Hopewell Valley

Starting December 2024 residents in Hopewell Valley (and other Mercer County municipalities served by MCIA’s hauler) can put plastic containers labeled ♷ (#5) in curbside buckets for recycling. These include:

  • Yogurt and sour cream tubs
  • Condiment bottles
  • Amber colored medicine bottles
  • Beverage caps
  • To-go meal containers

The containers should be empty and rinsed out so there isn’t any food or liquid residue, and must not have been used to hold toxic or hazardous substances. Remove caps from bottles, too.