| 1 | Polyethylene Terephthalates | Recycling scheme code 1 relates to Polyethylene terephthalates. These recyclables represent polyester fibres' (Polar Fleece), thermoformed sheet, strapping, soft drink bottles, tote bags, furniture, carpet, panelling and (occasionally) new containers which can be picked up through most curb side recycling programs. | X |
| 2 | High-density Polyethylenes | Recycling scheme code 2 relates to High-density polyethylenes. These recyclables represent bottles, grocery bags, milk jugs, recycling bins, agricultural pipe, base cups, car stops, playground equipment, and plastic lumber which can be picked up through most curb side recycling programs, although some allow only those containers with necks. | X |
| 20 | Corrugated fibreboard (cardboard) | Recycling scheme code 20 relates to corrugated fibreboard (cardboard). | X |
| 21 | Mixed Paper | Recycling scheme code 21 relates to mixed paper. These recyclable represent magazines, mail. | X |
| 22 | Paper | Recycling scheme code 22 relates to paper. These recyclables represent letter, printer paper etc. | X |
| 3 | Polyvinyl Chlorides | Recycling scheme code 3 relates to Polyvinyl chlorides. These recyclables represent pipe, window profile, siding, fencing, flooring, shower curtains, lawn chairs, non-food bottles and children's toys which can be extensively recycled in Europe. | X |
| 4 | Low-density Polyethylenes | Recycling scheme code 4 relates to Low-density polyethylenes. These recyclables represent plastic bags, 6 pack rings, various containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, and various moulded laboratory equipment which is not often recycled through curb side programs, but some communities will accept it. Plastic shopping bags can be returned to many stores for recycling. | X |
| 40 | Steel | Recycling scheme code 40 relates to steel. | X |
| 41 | Aluminium | Recycling scheme code 41 relates to aluminium. | X |
| 5 | Polypropylenes | Recycling scheme code 5 relates to Polypropylenes. These recyclables represent auto parts, industrial fibres, food containers, and dishware which can be recycled through some curb side programs. | X |
| 50 | Wood | Recycling scheme code 50 relates to wood | X |
| 51 | Cork | Recycling scheme code 51 relates to cork. | X |
| 6 | Polystyrenes | Recycling scheme code 6 relates to Polystyrenes. These recyclables represent desk accessories, cafeteria trays, plastic utensils, toys, video cassettes and cases, clamshell containers, packaging peanuts, and insulation board and other expanded polystyrene products (e.g., Styrofoam) which can be recycled through some curb side programs. | X |
| 60 | Cotton | Recycling scheme code 60 relates to cotton. | X |
| 61 | Jute | Recycling scheme code 61 relates to jute. | X |
| 7 | Plastics Other | Recycling scheme code 7 relates to Other plastics, such as acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, and polylactic acid (a bioplastic), and multilayer combinations of different plastics. These recyclables represent Bottles, plastic lumber applications, headlight lenses, and safety shields/glasses which have traditionally not been recyc led, though some curb side programs now take them. | X |
| 70 | Colourless glass | Recycling scheme code 70 relates to colourless glass glass. | X |
| 71 | Green glass | Recycling scheme code 71 relates to green glass. | X |
| 72 | Brown glass | Recycling scheme code 72 relates to brown glass. | X |
| 80 | Composite: Paper and Fibreboard/Miscellaneous Metals | Recycling scheme code 80 relates to composite materials paper and fibreboard/miscellaneous metals. | |
| 81 | Composite: Paper and Plastic | Recycling scheme code 81 relates to composite materials paper and plastic. These recyclables represent consumer packaging, pet food bags, cold store grocery bags, Ice cream containers, cardboard cans, disposable plates. | |
| 82 | Composite: Paper and Fibreboard/Aluminium | Recycling scheme code 82 relates to composite material paper and fibreboard/aluminium. | |
| 83 | Composite: Paper and Fibreboard/Tinplate | Recycling scheme code 83 relates to composite material paper and fibreboard/tinplate. | |
| 84 | Composite: Paper and fibreboard/Plastic/Aluminium | Recycling scheme code 84 relates to composite materials paper and fibreboard/plastic/aluminium. These recyclables represent liquid storage containers, juice boxes, cardboard cans, cigarette pack liners, gum wrappers, cartage shells for blanks, fireworks colouring material. | X |
| 85 | Composite: Paper and Fibreboard/Plastic /Aluminium/Tinplate | Recycling scheme code 84 relates to composite materials paper and fibreboard/plastic/aluminium/tinplate. | |
| 87 | Composite: Card-stock Laminate or Biodegradable Plastic | Recycling scheme code 87 relates to composite materials card-stock laminate or biodegradable plastic. These recyclables represent laminating material, special occasion cards, bookmarks, business cards, flyers/advertising. | |
| 90 | Composite: Plastic/Aluminium | Recycling scheme code 90 relates to composite materials plastic/aluminium. | |
| 91 | Composite: Plastic/Tinplate | Recycling scheme code 91 relates to composite materials plastic/tinplate. | |
| 92 | Composite: Plastic/Miscellaneous Metals | Recycling scheme code 92 relates to composition materials plastic/miscellaneous metals. | |
| 95 | Composite: Glass/Plastic | >Recycling scheme code 95 relates to composite materials glass/plastic. | |
| 96 | Composite: Glass/Aluminium | >Recycling scheme code 96 relates to composite materials glass/aluminium. | |
| 97 | Composite: Glass/Tinplate | Recycling scheme code 97 relates to composite materials glass/tinplate. | |
| 98 | Composite: Glass/Miscellaneous Metals | >Recycling scheme code 98 relates to composite materials glass/miscellaneous metals. | |
| ABS | Acrylonitrile butadiene | Recycling scheme code ABS relates to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. These recyclables represent monitor/TV cases, coffee makers, cell phones, most computer plastics. | X |
| CEN | CEN | Comite Europeen de Normalisation / European Committee for Standardization) is a major provider of European Standards and technical specifications. It is the only recognized European organization according to Directive 98/34/EC for the planning, drafting and adoption of European Standards in all areas of economic activity with the exception of electrotechnology (CENELEC) and telecommunication (ETSI). | |
| EKO_PULLO | EKO PULLO | PALPA Standas for Suomen Palautuspakkaus Oy. PALPA administers the recycling of beverage containes and promotes recycling in Finland. EKO-pullo is one of the recycling systems PALPA is administer. This is a recycling system used in Finland. | |
| PA | Polyamide | Recycling scheme code PA relates to polyamide. These recyclables represent nylon. | X |
| PALPA | PALPA | PALPA stands for Suomen Palautuspakkaus Oy. PALPA administers the recycling of beverage containers and promotes recycling in Finland. PALPA is on of the recycling systems PALPA is administer. This is a recycling system used in Finland. | |
| X_70 | Mixed glass | Recycling scheme code 70 in some markets relates to mixed glass. | X |