No. Biodegradable and compostable plastics (often labelled as PLA or Code 7) must never be placed in your standard plastic recycling bins. These plant-based plastics are designed to break down in industrial composting facilities. If they are mixed with oil-based PET or HDPE, they contaminate the plastic recycling stream, compromising the structural integrity of the recycled plastic pellets during melting. If you do not have a dedicated industrial composting collection, these items must go into your general waste bin.
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