• newspaper bags
• dry cleaning bags
• bread bags
• produce bags
• toilet paper, napkin, and paper towel wraps
• furniture wrap
• electronic wrap
• plastic retail bags (hard plastic and string handles removed)
• grocery bag
• zip lock bags (remove hard components)
• plastic cereal box liners (if it tears like paper do not include)
• Tyvek (no glue, labels, other material)
• diaper wrap> (packaging)
• plastic shipping envelopes (no bubble wrap/remove labels)
• case wrap (e.g., snacks, water bottles)
• All clean, dry bags labeled #2 or #4.

 

The following are considered contaminants and could jeopardize recycling programs:
• NO food or cling wrap
• NO prepackaged food bags including frozen food bags (e.g., prewashed salad bags)
• NO film that has been painted or has excessive glue
• NO other bags or films
• NO bio-based or compostable plastic bags

is a great resource for more plastic bag recycling information as well as a list of recyclers in your area. Tip: If you are purchasing these types of products and would like to recycle your bags, but do not have a plastic bag recycle center near you, you might consider saving the bags in a box. When the box is full, ship them to the recyclers. Most of these products are clean, so this should not pose a health issue.   "We are afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care at all." - Eleanor Roosevelt