Fortunately, there are some answers for what to do with old plastic plant pots. Recycling Plastic Pots. Science suggests it can take 450 years or more to degrade a plastic pot in a landfill.

So, remember this (and tell five friends): When it comes to plastic items, recycle only plastic containers, 5 gallons in size or smaller, in your bin or cart at home. That’s it. No other plastics.

Don’t just throw away those plastic pots your plants came in! Here are our six favorite ways to reuse and recycle plant pots. 1. Plant halo. Take an old plastic pot and cut off the bottom.

If you garden, chances are you’ve got a massive, growing clutter of plastic pots. It’s a waste to throw them out, but there are places you can have them recycled. If your town doesn’t accept ...

Have you run out of ideas for reusing the plastic nursery pots that accumulate after almost every planting project? Or do you just toss them into the garbage... News. Collin County; ...

Recycling charity Recoup has released a report, following a collaboration with the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and plant pot manufacturers to address the challenges of recycling plastic ...

Many to-go containers are similar to plastic bottles, but they're often caked with food. If it's too dirty, the recycling plant might just send it to the landfill.

HOME-GARDEN. Plastic vs. metal tops on recyclable containers. ... plastic caps can be fastened back onto their corresponding plastic spout or tossed in the trash — that one’s a bit tricky.