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How to Dispose of Plastic Bags in Seattle, WA

Plastic bags/film are not Seattle curbside recycling. Use store film drop-off.

Category: RecyclingCity program · Seattle Public Utilities — Food & Yard WasteVerified 2026-08-10
StatusSpecial handling required
CurbsideDrop-off / special
Fee noteFree (store film drop-off)
PathwayStore film drop-off
Verified2026-08-10
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Local specifics

Curbside pickupNo / special call or drop-off required
Average tipping feeFree (store film drop-off)
Hazardous ratingLow
Nearest facility typeStore film drop-off
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-10

Common questions

HHW bags?

No.

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