PET (coded #1) – polyethylene terephthalate, a common plastic resin used in beverage containers; HDPE (coded #2) – high-density polyethylene, a resin commonly used for milk and water jugs, plastic grocery and trash bags; PVC or V (coded #3) - polyvinyl chloride or vinyl, used for film, plumbing pipes and auto products; LDPE (coded #4) - low-density polyethylene, commonly used in bread and frozen food bags, dairy container lids caps; PP (coded #5) – polypropylene, used for food wraps, yogurt cups, margarine lids, many non-food items; PS (coded #6) – polystyrene, used for foam meat trays, coffee cups, egg cartons, fast food containers; Other (coded #7) – all other plastics such as multi-layer packaging, polycarbonate and ABS, often used to make durable goods like cookware, lamp housings, name plates, automotive trim, bathtubs and computer housings. * Many SW/GS departments only accept PET (#1) and HDPE (#2) plastic bottles for recycling.