Chip and Snack Bags
What Should I Do With It?
These multi-layer bags are made from a combination of plastic and foil to help keep snack foods fresh. Unfortunately, chip bags are not accepted in standard curbside recycling programs. Due to their lightweight nature and mixed materials, recycling facilities are unable to separate the shiny aluminum or plastic lining from the outer layers, rendering them impossible to recycle. Consider dropping off these bags at a designated collection point, or providing them to businesses or artists who can use them for art.
Before throwing this away, see if it can be fixed up, given to a friend, or donated to a local thrift shop. Keeping items in use is the best way to stop waste before it starts!
The recycling guidelines shown here are for general reference and educational purposes. Every city and town has different rules, sorting equipment, and recycling programs.
Please check your local town website or ask your local garbage collection program to make sure you are following your neighborhood's rules.