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HOW TO RECYCLE PLASTIC: BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS 
STEP 3: MELTING & PELLETIZING
CUTTING (into small pellets)
EXTRUSION (into continuous strands)
HEATING (to melting point)
STEP 1: RECOVERY & COLLECTION
CURBSIDE BIN COLLECTION
SORTING (by plastic type)
DROP-OFF AT RECYLCLING CENTER
REMOVE CONTAMINANTS
STEP 2: PROCESSING & SHREDDING
CLEANING AND WASHING (removing residue)
GRINDING (into small flakes)
DRYING
STEP 4: END PRODUCTS (manufacturing new items)
TOYS AND PLASTIC WOOD
PACKAGING MATERIALS (e.g., bubble wrap, foam inserts)
CLOTHING AND FIBER (e.g., fleece jackets, carpets)
OUTDOOR FURNITURE (e.g., benches, chairs)
PLASTIC CONTAINERS (e.g., yogurt, shampoo)
NEW PLASTIC BOTTLES (e.g., water, juice)