recycling shampoo bottles

[tom&jerry]

My shampoo is empty and I want to clean it out before putting it in the recycle bin. Problem is I cannot get the lid off. Any ideas.

[Scarlett]

Submerge it in water, squeezed empty of air. Then let it fill up with water. Squirt the water out. Repeat until water runs clear.

[nickmo]

Try holding the bottle in very hot water - mind the fingers - and let the plastic warm up which will soften the top, then have a go holding the botle in a tea towel for grip, and lever the top off.

It probably has a couple of plastic 'bars' to keep the lid in place rather than being a twist off type.

[ENGINEER1973]

Just cut the bottle in half with a stanley knife.

[tom&jerry]

thanks everyone. Now have the choice of slicing my fingers off or scolding myself in the name of recycling !!
Only joking, thanks for the advice.