These ubiquitous containers are used to package all sorts of products. Typically made from #5 plastic.
Waste Status:
Not recyclable curbside.
Alternatives
EASY: Clean and Reuse
Clean out these containers and reuse them for storing leftovers, items bought in bulk, legos, or as a leprechaun trap.
Medium: Gimme 5
Many of these containers are #5 Plastics. Clean, dry #5 plastics can be sent to the Gimme 5 Program for just the cost of shipping. Check out the Gimme 5 Website for more info.