Things You'll Need:
- Bubble Wraps
- Packaging Materials
- Packaging Tape
- Packing Peanuts
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Step 1
Check with the county you live in by calling the department of public works to determine what materials you can recycle and where. Also call (800) CLEAN-UP for state recycling information.
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Step 2
Be sure that the peanuts are indeed plastic before recycling. Some are now made from a vegetable derivative and closely resemble their plastic counterparts. If they disintegrate in water, they are made from vegetable matter.
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Step 3
Consider packing up your plastic peanuts and dropping them off at your local packaging store. Most chain stores, such as Mail Boxes Etc., will accept them.
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Step 4
Look in the yellow pages under packaging or shipping for more stores that will accept peanuts.
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Step 5
Call the Plastic Loosefill Council at (800) 828-2214 for a list of drop-off centers in your area that will accept plastic peanuts.
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Step 6
Contact the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers at (410) 451-8340 if you are going to be recycling a large quantity.







