How to recycle reusable shopping bags
Examples of reusable bags
- Vinyl or plastic reusable bags like Walmart and Lululemon bags
- Synthetic fibre (felt-like fabric) reusable bags often found at grocery stores and online food deliveries
How to dispose
There are two ways to dispose of reusable bags depending on whether they are usable or unusable.
Usable bags
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Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating
Donate reusable bags to local charities. Many charities will accept reusable shopping bags regardless of condition but make sure they are clean.
Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include:
Unusable bags
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Put into your blue cart or take to a community recycling depot
Put empty and clean reusable shopping bags:
- Into your blue cart for recycling
- Take to a community recycling depot