Get a full list and examples of accepted items. Drop-off locations may vary with what items they will accept. Once you have found your location, check to make sure they accept the items you want to bring.
Bags Not Accepted
The following items are not accepted at any location:
- Degradable bags
- Frozen food bags
- Prewashed salad mix bags
If a bag is not labeled as degradable, a simple test will determine whether it can be taken or not. If you give the bag or wrap a slight tug and it stretches, it is likely recyclable. If it rips or tears more similar to paper, it is likely not. When in doubt, don't recycle items you are unsure of. Bags and films that are dirty or wet hinder the recycling process and may prevent the reuse of entire loads of recovered items.
Get more information on W.R.A.P., a new Wisconsin initiative for plastic recycling.