- 1). Sort the bottles according to their bottle numbers. You can find them printed at the bottom of the bottles. Bottles numbered with PET 1 include water bottles and carbonated drink bottles. Those that are numbered PET 2 include detergent cups and bottles and milk bottles.
- 2). Clean the bottles thoroughly. Remove the remaining contents of the bottles and rinse them with water.
- 3). Detach the bottle labels, and dispose of them.
- 4). Find out about the recycling program in your area. You can contact a local center and it can advise you if there is a curbside pickup for recyclables in your area or whether you need to bring the bottles to a nearby center.
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