You can place soft plastic items like crisp packets, plastic bags or plastic wrapping in your general household waste or take them to your local Recycling Centre (RC).
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Put in your general waste bin
Plastic bags can't be recycled in West Sussex, so please place them in your general waste bin or take them to recycling points at local supermarkets. Find your nearest participating store.
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Which RC container
Use the general household waste container.
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Which RC accepts this waste
All our Recycling Centres accept plastic bags.
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Further information
Some supermarkets have collection points for plastic bags.
Find your nearest participating store.
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You could also...
- use 'bags for life' or fabric reusable bags when you shop. Not only does this help the environment but it can also save you money!
- reuse old carrier bags and bread bags
- Last updated:
- 25 October 2024