How to recycle paper boxes and bags with plastic windows
Examples of packaging with plastic windows
- Cookie and dessert bags used at coffee shops and restaurants
- Bakery bags used at grocery storesÂ
- Cake boxes and dessert boxes
- Pasta boxes and other food packaging boxesÂ
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Put into your blue cart or take to a community recycling depot
Put empty and clean paper bags and boxes:
- Into your blue cart for recycling
- Take to a community recycling depot
Special instructions
- Remove the plastic window and put in the garbage (even if it is labelled compostable).
- Put any food scraps in the green cart for composting. Shake out crumbs or take a used napkin to wipe out any icing or food residue.