Best Option
Plastic bags and film may be recycled at area retail and grocery store locations and do not require use of SOCRRA's site for recycling. Please visit https://nextrex.com/view/findadropoff. Using their recycling locator, you can enter your zip code to find retail locations near you.
Acceptable items: plastic grocery bags, zip top bags, air pillows, dry cleaning bags, wrap that comes around napkins, paper towel, bathroom tissue, bread bags, produce bags, and newspaper bags.
The manufacturers of these materials understand that these materials cannot be recycled curbside, and have provided for 18,000 drop-offs nationwide to collect for recycling. Follow their lead and do not place these items in your recycling cart and use the provided drop-off locations.
Other Options
Reuse
Before seeking a disposal or recycling option, consider reuse. Many items do not need to be thrown away if they are in good condition and/or still work, they can be reused! Some options include:
- Resell online with apps or websites (Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist).
- Donate items to reuse centers and thrift stores. Always call ahead to ensure the item can be donated.
- You can also "upcycle" the item into something new.
If reuse is not an option, please proceed to the following information about disposal and/or recycling options if available.
Trash
Put this item in your garbage. Trash must be contained in bags. Bags or cans of trash cannot be larger than 35-gallons. Bags cannot weigh more than 40 pounds. Trash cans cannot weigh more than 60 pounds.
Place trash container out to curb by 7 am on your collection day.