Plastic bags and wrap

Recommended disposal options

Recycle at retailer

Plastic bags are NOT accepted in curbside recycling programs. Clean plastic bags can go to a retailer that offers plastic bag recycling drop off. Examples of facilities that accept plastic bags for drop off are grocery and department stores. Check with your local grocer or retailer to see if they offer plastic bag and film collection. Additionally, the Hennepin County drop off facilities in Brooklyn Park and Bloomington accept them for free.

A note on plastic types: Did you know there are seven types of plastics? This is what the number 1 - 7 printed on a plastic item tells you. Although the triangle looks like a recycling symbol, it only tells you what type of plastic an item is, not if or how you can recycle it. Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers with a number 1, 2, and 5 are generally accepted in your recycling at home because there are good markets for recycling these items.

Other disposal options

Hennepin County drop-off facilities

See restrictions and instructions below:

Drop-off facilities accept:

Plastic bread bags, plastic bubble wrap, plastic cereal bags, plastic dry cleaning bags, plastic grocery bags, plastic newspaper sleeves, plastic produce bags, plastic product wrap, plastic resealable food bags, plastic retail bags, plastic stretch/shrink wrap, salt bags (no handles or residue).

Locations

Fee

No charge

Drop-off limit

Limit of 5 full 13-gallon white kitchen bags. For larger quantities, contact Merrick for options.

Materials preparation

Plastic bags must be clean of debris and food. All materials must be clean and dry.

Drop-off facilities do not accept:

Six-pack holders, black plastic bags, boat wrap, wet film plastic (including bags), film plastic with residue (including bags).

Green Disposal Guide