Plastic items may be labeled with a recycling symbol with a number called a Resin Identification Code (RIC). Consumers often assume this code means a package is automatically recyclable, but that’s not the case. Packages with the code may or may not be recyclable. For example, a plastic bag and a plastic bottle may both have a recycle symbol with the #2, but plastic bags are not recyclable in mixed recycling programs. Foam food trays may have a #6, but foam packaging is not recyclable in mixed recycling programs. In Pinellas County, it's best to recycle items based on the size and shape of the container. If a plastic container has an opening that is smaller than the base or neck, then it is considered a plastic bottle or jug and is recyclable. Otherwise, it is best to leave it out of your mixed recycling bin.