International Universal Recycling Codes

The communication and identification are laid out in International Universal Recycling Codes. These codes outline what material an item is made from, to facilitate easier reprocessing.

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The following table outlines the International Universal Recycling Codes:

Symbol	Code	Description
Plastics
	#1 PET(E)	Polyethylene terephthalate
	#2 PEHD or HDPE	High-density polyethylene
	#3 PVC	Polyvinyl chloride
	#4 PELD or LDPE	Low-density polyethylene
	#5 PP	Polypropylene
	#6 PS	Polystyrene
	#7 O(ther)	All other plastics
	#9 or #ABS	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene: Monitor/TV cases, coffee makers Cell Phones, most computer plastic
Batteries
	#8 Lead	Lead-acid battery
	#9 or #19 Alkaline	Alkaline battery
	#10 NiCD	Nickel-cadmium battery
	#11 NiMH	Nickel metal hydride battery
	#12 Li	Lithium battery
	#13 SO(Z)	Silver-oxide battery
	#14 CZ	Zinc-carbon battery
Paper
	#20 C PAP (PCB)	Cardboard
	#21 PAP	Other paper, mixed paper (magazines, mail)
	#22 PAP	Paper
	#23 PBD (PPB)	Paperboard: Greeting cards, frozen food boxes, book covers
Metals
	#40 FE	Steel
	#41 ALU	Aluminium
Biomatter/Organic material
	#50 FOR	Wood
	#51 FOR	Cork (bottle toppers, place mats, construction material)
	#60 COT	Cotton
	#61 TEX	Jute
	#62-69 TEX	Other Textiles
Glass
	#70 GLS	Mixed Glass Container/Multi-Part Container
	#71 GLS	Clear Glass
	#72 GLS	Green Glass
	#73 GLS	Dark Sort Glass
	#74 GLS	Ligh Sort Glass
	#75 GLS	Light Leaded Glass
	#76 GLS	Leaded Glass
	#77 GLS	Copper Mixed/Copper Backed Glass
	#78 GLS	Silver Mixed/Silver Backed Glass
	#79 GLS	Gold Mixed/Gold Backed Glass (Computer Glass)

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