Plastic Bags and Wraps

Do NOT put plastic bags and wraps in the recycle bin! Drop off 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.

Examples of plastic film that is accepted:

From the store:

• Produce bags

• Store check-out bags

• Ice bags

From your pantry:

• Ziploc® bags and other reclosable 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.