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Can everyday plastic bags (from grocery stores and department stores) be composted and put into my green organic cart?

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Can everyday plastic bags (from grocery stores and department stores) be composted and put into my green organic cart?

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A. No. Plastic bags DO NOT break down in the composting process. Plastic bags must be brought to local drop off sites or thrown in the regular garbage. The biodegradable compost bags one receives are made from a cornstarch-based material and degrade quickly when exposed to heat, moisture and UV.