How to dispose of plastic bags and film in Milwaukee

Checked against official sources · September 7, 2026

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Plastic bags and film do not belong in Milwaukee’s blue cart. Use a retailer take-back program or put them in the trash.

What to do

  1. Reuse clean bags when possible.
  2. Take accepted clean, dry film to a participating retailer.
  3. If no take-back option is practical, use the green cart.

Keep in mind

Keep all recyclables loose; never bag them in plastic.

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