Gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hazardous materials
Light bulbs
Medical waste
Mirrors
Motor oil containers
Packing foam and peanuts
Plastic bags (resin identification #4): Effective July 1, 2015, plastic bags of any color, size or shape, and plastic film are no longer accepted in the Prince George's County Residential Curbside Single-Stream Recycling Program
Plastic utensils
Polystyrene/Styrofoam (#6 plastic)
Windowpanes
Plastic Bags are no longer accepted
We encourage you to recycle your clean and dry plastic bags at most grocery stores and other retailers instead of placing it in your recycling bin or cart.
What Not to Place in Your Cart/Bin
Any plastic bag (grocery, retail, or trash bag)
Bread bags
Crinkle bags for cereal, pasta, or snack bags
Dry cleaning bags
Wire & plastic clothes hangers
Fruit and vegetable bags (fresh/frozen)
Garden product bags (soil/mulch)
Newspaper bags
Zipper or stand-up pouches, bubble or cling wrap
Outer wrap from cases of soda, juice, and snacks
Outer wrap from meat or cheese products
Outer wrap from paper towel, napkin, and diaper packages
We recommend using reusable bags or totes when shopping or opt for paper bags where available. Find drop off locations.