As part of the new partnership with RecycleBC which started on March 1, 2025, we are now accepting stretchy plastics with other flexible plastics. RecycleBC calls this new category “Flexible Plastics“. You can now recycle the following at GIRO
- Plastic bags and plastic overwrap
- Stand-up and zipper lock pouches
- Crinkly wrappers and bags
- Flexible packaging with plastic seal
- Woven and net plastic bags
- Non-food protective packaging
- Specific flexible plastic single-use and packaging-like products
Below are some example images of the types of flexible plastics accepted.
Please note
The following items are not considered “flexible plastics” and will not be accepted:
- Plastic bags with cloth, rope, or ribbon handles (plastic bags are recyclable when cloth, rope or ribbon handles are removed)
- Carry-out bags with PVC/vinyl
- Packaging labelled biodegradable, compostable, or oxo-degradable
- Lumber or construction wrap
- Items designed for disposal (e.g., garbage bags, compost/leaf bags)
- Flexible 6-pack rings
- Plastic squeeze tubes
- plastic-lined paper and paper-lined plastic
- Crinkly cellophane wrap for floral arrangements, etc.
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