How to Recycle Plastic Bags: A Little Effort Goes a Long Way

November 27, 2016

11-27-2016

Did you know that plastic bags are actually recyclable? Yes, they are! While we do not accept plastic bags in the curbside program, many grocery stores collect them for recycling. A plastic bag recycled today can become tomorrow’s plastic lumber or even a new plastic bag. Remember, it’s better to recycle plastic bags than to throw them in the trash, because it’s easy for them to blow away at the landfill and become litter in the local environment and waterways.

Stores that often accept plastic bags for recycling include Raley’s, Safeway, Save Mart, Target, Walmart, WinCo and Whole Foods. You can find plastic bag recycling at the following places in Stockton (in order of zip code):

Safeway
2808 Country Club Blvd, Stockton, CA 95204 | (209) 461-5555
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Safeway
6445 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207 | (209) 472-8600
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Save Mart
7506 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207 | (209) 951-7285
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Target
4707 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207 | (209) 476-8081
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JCPenney
4915 Claremont Ave, Stockton, CA 95207 | (209) 951-1110
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Smart Foods
4725 Quail Lakes Dr, Stockton, CA 95207 | (800) 969-2020
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Save Mart
3233 West Hammer Ln, Stockton, CA 95209 | (209) 951-0273
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Raley’s
2323 West Hammer Ln, Stockton, CA 95209 | (209) 955-1495
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Wal-Mart
1189 East March Ln, Stockton, CA 95210 | (209) 235-2047
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Lowe’s
3645 E Hammer Ln, Stockton, CA 95212 | (209) 956-7200
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Wal-Mart
3223 E Hammer Ln, Stockton, CA 95212 | (209) 473-2796
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Wal-Mart
10355 Trinity Pkwy, Stockton, CA 95219 | (209) 235-0558
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Lowe’s
10342 Trinity Pkwy, Stockton, CA 95219 | (209) 513-9843
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Target
10424 Trinity Pkwy, Stockton, CA 95219 | (209) 235-0251
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Remember that plastic bags include:

Plastic bags should be clean, dry and completely empty before being recycled. If a bag tears or crinkles, it’s not recyclable. You can learn more about plastic bag recycling at abagslife.com.