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Non-stretchy plastic bags

How to dispose of non-stretchy plastic bags

Fruit pouches

Vegetable bags

Foil-like bags

Non-stretchy crinkly bag

Non-stretchy food wrappers

Wipes packages

Non-stretchy produce bags

Non-stretchy crinkly wrapper

Woven plastic bags

Examples of non-stretchy bags and packaging

  • Cereal and cracker box liners
  • Fruit bags used for grapes and cherries
  • Vegetable bags used for prewashed spinach or salad kits 
  • Cheese string wrappers 
  • Food pouch bags used for items like frozen fruit and beef jerky
  • Cleaning bags and wrappers for baby wipes and cleaning wipes (sometimes may have a resealable cover)
  • Woven plastic bags (similar to a tarp) used for rice, pet food, onions etc.
  • Put into your black cart

Put non-stretchy plastic bags and film into your black cart as garbage. This includes stiff and crinkly bags, even if it has a recycling number on it.

TIP: If the bag does not stretch, rip or tear, it's not recyclable.