Thank you so much for your feedback. Our main goal is delivering products to our users hands free from outside debris to ensure it's safe to use. Your feedback is appreciated, and we're happy to say that it is recyclable. Just be sure that recycling programs near you accept type two plastic. You may also want to check out our Eco-Boxes too since it uses 60% less plastic than the 150 oz press-tap version of the 96-load container. We'd be more than happy to share your feedback with our team and tell you more about this product. Please call us at (800) 879-8433.