Plastic bags can’t go in household recycling bins – here’s what to do instead (opens original article in a new tab)

Soft plastics such as grocery bags and bubble wrap cannot be placed in household recycling bins as they clog equipment and require special drop-off locations for recycling. Proper disposal includes taking them to designated bins at stores or repurposing them, while reducing reliance on plastic films is encouraged.

• Soft, stretchy plastics like grocery bags and bubble wrap cannot be recycled in household bins due to clogging recycling equipment
• Plastic films should be taken to designated drop-off bins at grocery stores or local organizations for proper recycling
• Plastic bags should not be placed in household recycling bins and alternatives include reusing, repurposing, or donating them
• Global plastic production remains high despite environmental concerns and efforts to manage plastic waste