More than ever, consumers want to recycle their plastic bags. Recycling bins in well-marked locations allow the public to recycle their plastic bags conveniently. We appreciate your participation and willingness to promote plastic bag recycling. If your collection program is already in place, please add your company to our list of participating stores. If you would like information on setting up a new recovery program, please check out the business section for a step-by-step guide to plastic bag and film recovery. Even if your store already has a program in place, you might find helpful information such as recycling graphics and bins, market information, and ideas for increased at-store promotion of plastic bag recycling. >> Add your information to our Directory of Stores that recycle plastic bags Email us to modify, remove a company listing, or for additional assistance in setting up a recovery program. If you are looking for information about new legislation about plastic bags, it might be helpful to subscribe to Plastic Recycling Update	RI, CA, NY, DE Retailers Some retailers are required to establish an at-store plastic bag recycling program. For questions about laws or exemptions you should contact your government agency.
Illinois Plastic Bag Recycling Task Force The Illinois Plastic Bag Recycling Task Force was formed to raise consumer awareness about plastic bag recycling and its availability in Lake County. The Task Force was charged with implementing a pilot program whose goal is to increase the recovery of plastic bags and other plastic film. Additionally the Task Force is responsible for producing a comprehensive report for the Illinois General Assembly detailing the costs and benefits of at-store plastic bag collection in Lake County, IL.

Home | Consumers | Businesses | Recycling Coordinators | Recyclers | Retailers ©2007, American Chemistry Council. All rights reserved. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Administrative Log in Recycling of plastic bags and polyethylene (PE) film is not available everywhere; however, many retail stores and some municipal drop-offs in the United States collect plastic bags and polyethylene film for recycling. This web site provides the public, municipalities and businesses a means to identify retail stores and recovery facilities that collect plastic bags and film for recycling.