Why can't I recycle my plastic bags in the blue
barrel?
Plastic bags are not acceptable in the blue
barrel for the following reasons:
- Collected material from the blue barrel is
taken to an independent recycling facility where
it is sorted by commodity (i.e.- aluminum,
paper, glass, plastic, etc.) Plastic bags
can clog the machinery and therefore interfere
with the sorting process.
- Currently we do not have a buyer for plastic
bags which is important to complete the
recycling cycle.
What can I do with my plastic grocery bags?
- If you are only buying a few items at the
store and don't really need a bag, refuse it.
- Consider using a reusable bag to carry your
items with you.
- REUSE THEM!
Ideas for reuse include:
- Trashcan liner
- Pet waste bag
- Travel trash bag
- Wet swimsuit carrier
- Ice pack
- Toiletry tote
- Kitty litter liner
- Lunchbag
- Packing material
- Many retailers have taken responsible
action by providing bins at the front of their
stores for their customers to place their
plastic grocery bags in. Check with your
local retailer to find out if they offer this
type of program. If not, ask them to
consider doing so.
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