What Can I Recycle?

Recycle BC has outlined specific flexible plastics that can be recycled within their infrastructure.  We have provided a summary of the most common items below1,2.  For more information, please reference the Recycle BC website, their comprehensive 2025 Material List, or the CRD "What Goes Where" search tool.

Plastic Bags & Plastic Overwrap

Stand-Up & Zipper Lock Pouches

Crinkly Bags & Wrappers

Flexible Packaging with Plastic Seal

Woven & Net Plastic Bags

Non-Food Protective Packaging

Plastic Wrap & Sandwich Bags

Bubble Wrap

Plastic Safety Seals

Protective & Squishy Packaging

Plastic Seals

Reusable (Plastic) Shopping & Recycling Bags

Do NOT Include...

6-Pack Rings

Biodegradable & Compostable Plastics

Plastic Strapping

Vinyl

Garbage Bags

Plastic-Lined Paper or Paper-Lined Plastic

Crinkly Cellophane Wrap

Construction & Lumber Wrap

1  Recycle BC. Flexible Plastics Material List. Recycle BC, 2023, https://recyclebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Recycle-BC-Material-List-2025-English.pdf.

2 Recycle BC. Materials List. Recycle BC, 2025, https://recyclebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Recycle-BC-Material-List-2025-English.pdf.