Can you recycle bubble wrap?
Special drop-off only
Bubble wrap isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a store film drop-off.
| Goes in | Store film drop-off |
|---|---|
| Category | 🥤 Plastics |
| Verdict | Special |
How to prepare bubble wrap
Flatten it and combine with other clean plastic film for a store film bin.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Flatten it and combine with other clean plastic film for a store film bin.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
- Can’t recycle it locally? Reuse it for shipping or drop it at a film-recycling point.
Why?
It is stretchy plastic film, not a rigid container, so curbside systems reject it.
Better option
Reuse it for shipping or drop it at a film-recycling point.
FAQ: Bubble wrap
Can I put bubble wrap in the curbside recycling bin?
Bubble wrap isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a store film drop-off.
How should I dispose of bubble wrap?
Store film drop-off. Flatten it and combine with other clean plastic film for a store film bin.
Why isn’t bubble wrap recyclable?
It is stretchy plastic film, not a rigid container, so curbside systems reject it.
What can I do with bubble wrap instead?
Reuse it for shipping or drop it at a film-recycling point.