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Posted on: March 1, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Plastic Bag Recycling

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Portage residents can now recycle plastic bags and film through a new initiative led by the Portage Environmental Board and Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)!

Drop-Off Location: Portage City Hall (Inside Lobby)
Mon–Thurs: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday: 8 AM – 12 PM

 Accepted Items:

  • Grocery bags
  • Retail & department store bags
  • Bread & produce bags
  • Plastic wrap (water bottles, paper towels, etc.)
  • Resealable food bags (clean & dry)
  • Bubble wrap & air pillows (popped)
  • Newspaper sleeves, dry cleaning bags, & more!

Students at Portage Northern & Portage Central can also drop off bags at their schools!

Learn how your recycled bags are transformed into new materials: https://youtu.be/ZDNFXtMu6M0.

Let’s work together to reduce plastic waste!

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