PlasticBagRecycling.org

In this section you will find general information about plastic bag recycling including what material is readily recyclable as well as a list of retailers that offer plastic bag recycling.

In this section you will find a comprehensive guide to plastic film and bag recovery. You can find specific information such as plastic film types, recyclers, how to calculate the economics of recovery, and recycling signage.

Quick Links

Resources

> 2008 Plastic Bag & Film Recovery Report

> Plastic Bag Recycling Fact Sheet

> Environmental Facts about Plastic Bags

Consumers

> Identify Plastic Bags & Film

> Find Plastic Bag Drop-off's

Retailers/Businesses

> Plastic Bag & Film Identification Chart

> Plastic Bag & Film Recovery Calculator

> Toolkit, Signage, & Bins
(Signage in Spanish Now Available)

> Guide to Plastic Bag & Film Recovery

> Recycling Program Quick Tips

> Directory of Bag & Film Recyclers

> Bagger Techniques

Business-to-Business Pilot Program

This �business-to-business� recycling program is a collaborative effort between the Orange County (NC) Solid Waste Management Department and local merchants to recycle used plastic bags and film. Partnerships are formed in which large "anchor" stores serve as collection points for clean, used plastic bags and film from their customers and from nearby smaller merchants.

Let businesses and other commercial generators of plastic scrap film know about your services by listing in our directory. For information about how to set up a recovery program go to the business section.

Consumers want to know where they can recycle their plastic bags. Retailers can help through education, providing recycling bins in convenient locations, and listing in our directory. Download Toolkit (bag logo)

Since plastic bags and film are a relatively new recycling commodity, many businesses and recyclers are not yet aware of the option and opportunities to recover it. More information in the marketplace may facilitate recovery programs.

Learn about other organizations that support plastic bag and film recycling.

Recycling of plastic bags and polyethylene (PE) film is not available everywhere; however, many retail stores and some municipal drop-offs in the United States collect plastic bags and polyethylene film for recycling. This web site provides the public, municipalities and businesses a means to identify retail stores and recovery facilities that collect plastic bags and film for recycling.