Why are plastic bags no longer acceptable?
Plastic bags of any color will not be accepted because the single stream recycling material is sent to a Single Stream Processing Facility which uses an automated system to sort and bale the recyclables. The plastic bags will jam the automated machinery. Any jurisdiction that has gone to a single stream recycling program has pulled plastic bags from their collection programs. Residents can take their plastic bags to some grocery stores, and place in their outside containers for recycling. You are encouraged to ask for paper bags during shopping or opt for the cloth/mesh reusable bags. The first step to recycling is to reduce, so changing the type of bag used during shopping is a huge help to the environment.
