Stretchy plastic

What stretchy plastic can be recycled?

Yes please

  • Any 5p or 10p carrier bags / bags for life
  • Bubble wrap (preferably popped)    
  • Bread bags
  • Six pack rings
  • Outer packaging of drinks cans or cartons
  • Any clean, stretchy plastic that carries certain recycling logos

No thank you

  • Salad/food bags that aren't stretchy
  • Raw or cooked meat packaging
  • Plastic bottles or lids
  • Polystyrene of any kind
  • Plastic plates or cutlery
  • Bio-degradable dog poo bags
  • Cling film

Where can I take my stretchy plastic to recycle?

Household Recycling Centre

You can recycle stretchy plastic at the Household Recycling Centre in New Inn.

Supermarkets

Find out which supermarkets recycle stretchy plastic near you by visiting www.recyclenow.com/repeat-the-cycle

Last Modified: 10/10/2024
For more information contact:

Call Torfaen

Tel: 01495 762200

Email: waste@torfaen.gov.uk

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