Rectangular plastic recycling wastebaskets fit under standard-height desks and are used to collect recyclables such as paper and plastic. They are typically placed near workstations, in conference rooms, or other locations where recyclable materials are encountered or where floor space is limited. They're made of plastic to resist dents and corrosion, and they're lighter than metal so it's easier to empty them when full.,Plastic recycling bins and cans used to collect recyclable materials resist fading, cracking, corrosion, and denting. Plastic recycling bins are generally lighter than metal, making them easier to handle when full. Small-capacity wastebaskets are used to collect recyclables under desks and in areas with limited floor space, while larger cans are used near copy machines, in break rooms, or wherever larger amounts of recyclables are encountered.