Newspaper Bags

Plastic Bag Drop-Off

Must Be Clean and Dry

If newspaper bags are dirty or wet, they cannot be recycled. Water and other materials contaminate plastic film recycling. If bags are dirty or wet, clean and dry them or put them in the garbage.

Ways to Reduce

Go Digital

Most papers are offered online, so it’s easy to switch your subscription from paper to digital.

Buy From the Newsstand

Buy a newspaper from a stand instead of having it delivered so there is no bag.

Ways to Reuse

pet waste bag dispenser

Use for Dog Waste

Before buying brand new plastic bags for your dog, use bags such as newspaper bags that you already have on hand.