Why can’t I put my recyclables in plastic bags?

While plastic bags are recyclable, they are not accepted in Longview’s curbside program. The main reason why they are now accepted is for safety reasons. Most plastic bags are a solid color - either black or white. Workers on the sorting line cannot see the contents in the bags and unfortunately, used needles and hazardous materials have been found. So, help keep employees safe and do not place your recyclables in plastic bags.

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1. Who do I call when my recycling or garbage container does not get collected?
2. Who do I call when my recycling or garbage container is damaged or missing?
3. What are the requirements for recycling our Christmas tree?
4. What items can be placed in the brown recycling containers?
5. Can we recycle those new energy-efficient light bulbs?
6. How do you prepare the materials for recycling?
7. Why can’t I put my recyclables in plastic bags?
8. I got a violation tag on my recycling cart. What does this mean?
9. I got a violation tag on my recycling cart, but the violation was for material that someone else put in my container. Am I still responsible?
10. Our recycling container is by our home and not placed out for collection. Will the recycling contents still be inspected?