Ziploc Bags Plastic Bags / Film Plastic Plastic bags and film plastic are not accepted in curbside recycling, and in fact when people do put them in the recycling, they cause a lot of problems, getting stuck in the sorting equipment. However, you can recycle plastic bags and film plastic by bringing them to a drop-off location. Find your closest drop-off location. Must Be Clean and Dry Food contaminates the recycling process, so rinse and dry your Ziploc bags before recycling. Ways to Reduce Use Reusable Containers Reduce your footprint by reusing storage containers—especially ones made out of glass or aluminum—rather than grabbing a new plastic bag every time. Ways to Reuse Use More Than Once Check out this guide to Easy Ways to Wash, Dry and Store Used Plastic Bags.