Plastic Bags and Wraps

Not in the bin!

Recycle clean, dry plastic bags and other plastic film packaging at major grocery chains or retail stores. Items labeled #2, #4, or “Store Drop-off” can be recycled.

Here are examples of plastic film that can be accepted:

From the store:

• Produce bags

• Store check-out bags

• Ice bags

From your pantry:

• Ziploc® bags and other recloable bags

• Cereal box liners

• Case overwrap (from paper towels, water bottles, etc.)

• Bread bags

From your front door:

• Newspaper sleeves

• Dry cleaning bags

• Bubble wrap

• Plastic e-commerce mailers

Do NOT include these items:

• Chip bags

• Candy wrappers

• Frozen food bags

• Non-stretchy pouches, like grape bags (these are #5)

• Net or mesh produce bags

• Mulch or soil bags

• Cheese stick wrappers

• Shiny, crinkly films like floral wrap

Don’t see your item on the list? Try these tests to see if your plastic is recyclable polyethylene or not:

• Will the package stretch when you pull it? If yes, it can be included. If it tears like paper, do NOT recycle it.

• Is the package shiny or does it make a crinkly/crunchy sound in your hand? If yes, do NOT recycle it.