Slim-profile rectangular plastic recycling cans are more narrow than standard rectangular cans and can be placed flush against a wall to limit the amount of floor space used. Use these cans in areas that generate medium-to-high volumes of recyclables, including copy rooms and break rooms.,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.