Can you recycle plastic plant pots?
Special drop-off only
Plastic plant pots isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a garden-center take-back.
| Goes in | Garden-center take-back |
|---|---|
| Category | 🥤 Plastics |
| Verdict | Special |
How to prepare plastic plant pots
Empty the soil, stack them, and return them to a nursery take-back program.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Empty the soil, stack them, and return them to a nursery take-back program.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
- Can’t recycle it locally? Reuse them for seedlings or return them to a garden center.
Why?
Pots are often #5 or #6 and dark-colored, which sorting plants struggle with.
Better option
Reuse them for seedlings or return them to a garden center.
FAQ: Plastic plant pots
Can I put plastic plant pots in the curbside recycling bin?
Plastic plant pots isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a garden-center take-back.
How should I dispose of plastic plant pots?
Garden-center take-back. Empty the soil, stack them, and return them to a nursery take-back program.
Why isn’t plastic plant pots recyclable?
Pots are often #5 or #6 and dark-colored, which sorting plants struggle with.
What can I do with plastic plant pots instead?
Reuse them for seedlings or return them to a garden center.