Identifying plastic which doesn't have a recycling symbol?

[PaperclipGod]

What do I do with plastic which isn't labeled using the recycling triangle/number thing? Is there any way to identify it? Most of the stuff I have that fits this description is old plastic computer chassis, parts, etc.

Is this stuff that scrap dealers will take? Or curbside recycling? Or does it all just get dumped in the landfill?

 

[krylon]

If you have curbside, I would dump it in there. Worst case scenario, they can't recycle it and they landfill it.

 

[lxskllr]

Throw it out.

 

[gorcorps]

Burn it... preferably indoors

 

[rudeguy]

I had to do community service at our recycling center. All the plastic went on the same line regardless of how it came in. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

BTW, that was the worst community service ever! The only upside was when we got to do paper. Lots of interesting magazines came through there....

 

[Aluvus]

Plastics can be identified by hitting and/or burning them. Srsly. Don't breathe the fumes.