Yoghurt Cups & Containers
Yogurt, Tub, Containers, Cup
Recyclable?
Blue Bins & Chutes
Other Recycling
Recommended
Trash
Most yoghurt containers are #6 plastic which cannot be recycled.
Alternative
Recycling Bins & Chutes
Occasionally these tubs are made of #5 plastic (Polypropelene aka “PP”) which is recyclable however the demand for this kind of post-consumer waste plastic is so low it is unlikely to be recycled even if you clean it and put it in the recycling bin.
Did we mention it should be clean?
We are pretty “meh” on putting plastics in the blue bin that require a lot of washing. Yes it is allowed. But given the low recycling rates, it doesn't seem worth the soap and water.
But again: if you choose to recycle, clean it!