The list of bullet pointed items ONLY refers to plastics that can go in the type of drop-off bins found at grocery stores and other big box stores, not home recycling bins. Is there a place in Chicago that accepts a bulk return of compressed plastic bags and film? I think many of us are in that same situation from the increase in online deliveries in the last year! To make matters worse, since the pandemic started, many drop-off boxes at retailers have halted collections in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID Since municipalities do not accept plastic bags in their recycling programs, unfortunately we will all have to hold tight and keep storing our bags until they are accepted again.
You can check by zip code which drop-off locations are available near you, but you might want to call ahead to see if they are now accepting bags again. The lists are very helpful. Would this be recyclable?
Thanks, Deanna. Just make sure this type of plastic does not go in your curbside bin. I am glad to have the lists and will copy to the appropriate committee here at Givens Estates. I do have a question: what about plastic bags with paper labels glued on? I get these from the grocery bakery department, for example. Great question! If the label is paper, it needs to be removed before placing it in a drop-off location.
Paper cannot be mixed in. This is an excellent article. One thing that I am a little confused about are the frozen food bags. I have bags from things like frozen corn that are completely clean and dry, end it would seem that these would be recyclable. Are these types of bags made of a different type of plastic that gives the reason for exclusion? These types of frozen food bags have an extra polymer layer to keep food fresh.
This makes them unsuitable for recycling with other plastic film and plastic bags at the retail drop-offs. Make sure to always check with your local municipality about what they accept. You say these are not recyclable, but supposedly food packaging zip-lock type bags are recyclable in the store container. I get a lot of frozen fish, like salmon and tuna. They come vacuum packed and in a zip-lock type bag. Plastics can get confusing because there are so many types and so many rules.
In addition to that, different recycling programs accept different items based on their capabilities. Always check your local program for their specific requirements. The retail drop-off programs generally accept 2 and 4 bags and film. Thank you for this blog. What about boxes of wine? Is this okay? Due to the fact that 7 plastics can sometimes contain BPA, which is unsafe for food storage, some wine distributers may be using alternative plastics for their bladders.
You might have to contact the company that provides the plastic bag bins at your local retailer. If plastic grocery bags are wet or have any hint of spills from other liquids ie. Great Question! When recycling plastic bags at a drop-off location, they are required to be clean and dry. I have a bin full of somewhat dirty bags from garden mulch and similar products, and another pile of pretty clean product wraps i.
In theory these can be recycled as both materials — polythene and metallised polyester — can be recycled. In practice, however the two layers are almost impossible to separate and each will contaminate the other when recycled. Plastic bags may be all over the news as a potential environmental hazard, however, they are endlessly reusable for all sorts of secondary purposes around the home and business — from storing parts to being reused for packaging and padding for sending things through the mail..
With increasing use of plastic bags for mailing goods — driven by ecommerce — there is an inevitable rise in their use, but so long as you stick to using bags made from polyethylene, then not only can these bags be reused but they can also be recycled and turned into new bags and many other things. For additional advice on plastic bags and all your plastic bag needs, our Packaging Experts are here to help you find the right solutions and arrange next day delivery.
Simply call us on 44 28 or visit www. Lots of very good information and a great help with recycling all the different types of plastic which arrive on our doorstep. Can you recycle plastic bags? Blog Packaging Industry News Can you recycle plastic bags? Plastics and plastic bags need recycling, the good news is that they can even be made into recycling bins Image: Wikipedia From plastic carrier bags — of which the average UK household has 40 stashed away , forming just part of the 8.
How are plastic bags made? Why is it important to recycle plastic bags? Look out for on plastic bags showing that they can be recycled Image: RecycleNow It is easy to see which bags can be recycled as they have the above symbols printed on them — usually on or near the bottom — and these can be taken to the recycling centre or supermarket collection points.
You should avoid putting compostable and biodegradable plastics into your standard recycling bin as they can contaminate the recycling process. Only clean plastic is recyclable. Before taking your pile of plastic bags to a recycling point, it is crucial that all the materials be clean and dry. If a bag is sticky or has other residue, you can simply wash it with dishwashing soap, and rinse with water. To dry a plastic bag, the simplest solution is to lay it out or hang it in the sun.
Also, a quick wipe with a dry clean towel will do the trick. Collect all the plastic bags into one big rubbish bag: you can easily fit plastic bags in one large bin bag. Use reusable shopping or cloth bags for your weekly shop. Invest in reusable cloth bags for things like fruit and veg, to avoid using the single use plastic bags. These are widely available from eco stores and online.
Try to find out if you can buy things like rice, pasta, nuts and beans in bulk. While paper may seem like the greener choice, studies have shown that paper bags require four times more energy to be manufactured than their plastic counterparts. Recycling is constantly evolving and changing so check back for updates or try our recycling locator to find out what you can recycle at home and where you can recycle or pass on unwanted items in your local area.
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