Do Not Put Plastic Bags In With Recycling: Lower Merion Township

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA – In hopes of eliminating plastic shopping bags ending up in Lower Merion residents' recycling, the township released a short informational video on the topic recently.

Video features Mike Hays, who serves on the township's Environmental Advisory Council, who goes into detail on how the plastic bags hinder the township's recycling operations.

Hays says while the bags are handy for holding mixed recyclables, they jam equipment used by the township during recycling processes.

Hays goes on to give some tips on how to cut back your plastic bag use to help keep the equipment running smoothly.

Watch the short video below:

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