Plastic Bags & Film
Plastic bags, wraps, and film almost never belong in curbside recycling, they jam sorting machinery. Instead, drop them at a participating grocery or retail store's Store Drop-Off collection bin.
Curbside recycling?
No
Do not put plastic bags or film in your curbside recycling bin, even if the bag itself has a recycling symbol, this material requires store drop-off instead.
How to prepare it
- Make sure bags/film are clean, dry, and free of food residue before dropping off
Retailer & manufacturer take-back programs
- Store Drop-Off (How2Recycle)
A retailer-sponsored program collecting plastic bags, wraps, and other flexible film packaging that curbside recycling does not accept, at collection bins inside participating grocery and retail stores.
Common fees
Free
Quantity limits
Not confirmed
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Recycling locations
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Try another covered metro, check the take-back programs above, or use the city’s official recycling program while we expand verified coverage.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle plastic bags & film?
- Plastic bags, wraps, and film almost never belong in curbside recycling, they jam sorting machinery. Instead, drop them at a participating grocery or retail store's Store Drop-Off collection bin.
- Can plastic bags & film go in curbside recycling?
- Do not put plastic bags or film in your curbside recycling bin, even if the bag itself has a recycling symbol, this material requires store drop-off instead.
Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.
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