What to do with

PLASTIC FILM

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Plastic films are not usually accepted as part of your household recycling scheme or at your local recycling centre. However, some types of plastic films can be recycled in the carrier bag collection points at the larger stores of most major supermarkets including:

  • Tesco;
  • Asda;
  • Morrisons;
  • Sainsbury's;
  • The Co-op;
  • Waitrose.

Types of plastic film
accepted

Look for this label on the packaging:

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Types of plastic film not accepted

Look for this label on the packaging:

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Plastic carrier bags

Any non-Polyethylene film (e.g. PP, PVC, others)

Plastic bread bags

Bubble wrap

Plastic bags from breakfast cereals

Clingfilm

Plastic wrappers from multipacks of cans and plastic bottles

Crisp packets

Plastic wrappers from toilet roll and kitchen towel

Food and drink pouches

Plastic freezer bags

Film lids from food trays

Plastic magazine (home delivery) and newspaper wrap