THE DOs & DON'Ts OF PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING

DO find out if your curbside recycling program will accept plastic bags. If not, many of your local department and grocery stores are now collecting used plastic bags for recycling.

DON’T recycle the wrong type of plastic bags. Most programs only accept type 2 - HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bags and type 4 - LDPE & LLDPE (Low & Linear Low Density Polyethylene) bags.

DO check with your recycler before adding other types of plastic film. While some programs do recycle used dry cleaning bags, newspaper bags, and pallet wrap, many are still only accepting type 2 and type 4 plastic bags.

DON’T recycle bags that are in any way contaminated. Bags that have been in direct contact with food or other organic matter are not accepted. Additionally, bags with added features such as zippers, drawstrings, rigid handles, etc. are not recyclable. And make sure that all bags to be recycled are completely empty, clean and dry…even small amounts of contaminants will ruin the recycling process.


Please don't hesitate to call our Customer Service Department at 800-926-6100, or email: customerservice@associatedbag.com for further information.