Don't be fooled by by confusing package labeling- the common triangle of chasing arrows does not indicate that items are automatically accepted in curbside recycling. No plastic bags are acceptable in the curbside recycling program. Plastic bags and soft plastic films may soon be marked with this more accurate recycling symbol:

Check your 2015-2016 Recycling and Trash Guide for a list what IS acceptable in our curbside recycling program.

 If you shop in Arlington both Stop & Shop and Whole Foods take back clean and dry plastic bags and film, which they recycle. If you shop in other communities you can find out which businesses accept bags and film by searching PlasticBagRecyling.org