Plastic straws

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Can I recycle Plastic straws?

Although straws are often made from recyclable plastic, like plastic cutlery, they are also not accepted because they are too small for facilities to process. The best way to dispose of straws is to cut them lengthwise and into smaller pieces before throwing in the garbage. This way, they are less of a hazard to animals.

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Although straws are often made from recyclable plastic, like plastic cutlery, they are also not accepted because they are too small for facilities to process. The best way to dispose of straws is to cut them lengthwise and into smaller pieces before throwing in the garbage. This way, they are less of a hazard to animals.

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