Only plastic bottles and jugs belong in your curbside recycling. You can recycle plastic items with a neck or an opening smaller than its body, such as food and beverage bottles or jugs, shampoo and soap bottles, laundry detergent and bleach bottles. Empty and rinse, replace the cap then put in your curbside recycling. Not all plastics with the 1-7 symbol are recyclable. Businesses can recycle plastics through specialized companies.