We pick up and recycle your plastic bags &
$10 a month from your home. Custom business plans as low as $15 per bin.
This is what we collect
Plastic film is everywhere: bread bags, produce bags, bubble wrap, shipping envelopes, air pillows. None of it can go in your blue bin, but it can be recycled with us.
The rule is simple: if it stretches between your hands and it is clean and dry, it qualifies.
If we find contamination in your recycling, we will let you know, so you can learn along the way.
See the full guideGot something tricky?
Unsure if what you have is recyclable? Send us a sample or upload a clear picture of your plastic film.
Plastic Bag Recycling LLC
c/o Sustainably
4700 Eisenhower Ave, Unit A16
Alexandria, VA 22304
Pallet wrap
Stretch film used to secure pallets
Bubble wrap
Protective cushioning sheets
Grocery bags
Plastic shopping and produce bags
Air pillows
Inflated shipping dunnage
Shipping envelopes
Plastic poly mailer envelopes
Dry cleaning bags
Clear garment bags from cleaners
Case overwrap
Film wrapped around cases of water, paper towels and similar
Produce bags
Thin bags from the grocery produce aisle
How much plastic film do you have?
Pick the plan that fits your volume. No contracts, cancel anytime.
Home plan
Perfect for households generating a small amount of plastic film.
- Bin dropped off at your door
- Picked up once a month
- Text reminder the day before
- Learn what's recyclable as you go
Business plan
For dry cleaners, offices, restaurants, and retailers with regular volume.
- Flexible pickup schedule
- The more you recycle, the less you pay per bin
- Certified recycling report
- Show customers your sustainability commitment
- Bulk discount available for 4 bins +.
Enterprise program
Warehouses, manufacturers, and logistics hubs with high-volume plastic film.
- Pallet wrap & bale collection
- On-site container or baler placement
- ESG reporting & chain of custody
- Free recycling when you buy your pallet wrap from us
Sustainability and convenience
can be friends after all!
From hospitals and universities to homes and small businesses, we make it easy to keep plastic film out of landfills.
Trusted by residents and businesses across the DMV
How it works
The Journey
From your front door to outdoor decks.
Pickup with Electric Van
We pick up your plastic bags and film right from your doorstep in an electric van.
Process at the warehouse
At our Alexandria warehouse, your film gets sorted by type and compressed into dense bales. This step turns loose, bulky plastic into something dense enough to ship efficiently and recycle properly.
Staging for a full truck
We hold bales at the warehouse until we've collected a full truckload.
Made into outdoor decks
We send your plastic film to Trex in nearby Virginia. It gets made into outdoor decking materials. We guarantee recycling in the United States.
Custom setup at your warehouse
We make recycling easier than using the dumpster.
We
train your staff and work with them to create an efficient
recycling workflow.
Easy to use
We give you user-friendly machines that compress your plastic film into high-density cubes, with vertical sliding doors, auto-start and auto-reopen functions.
Conveniently located
Place your low-profile machine close to the work area. Less walking to the dumpster means getting more things done.
Space and cost savings
You can compress up to 1,200 lbs into one cube that is easy to store and transport.
No space to store bales, no problem! We pick them up
We pick up a few bales at a time, so you don't have to worry about storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in touch
Questions about pickup, pricing or what we accept? We’re happy to help.
Schedule a call
Schedule a call and we’ll figure out a plan that works for you.