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Reusable shopping bags

How to extend the life of reusable shopping bags

Reusable synthetic fabric bags

Reusable synthetic fabric food delivery bags (thin)

Reusable vinyl bags

Foldable nylon bags

Cotton reusable bags

Reusable synthetic fabric bags (thick)

Examples of reusable bags

  • Vinyl or plastic reusable bags like Walmart and Lulelemon bags
  • Synthetic fibre (felt-like fabric) reusable bags often found at grocery stores and online food deliveries
  • Canvas, cotton, burlap or natural fibre reusable bags

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of reusable bags depending on whether they are usable or unusable.

Usable bags

  • Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating

Return reusable bags to retailers that have return-to-store bag programs like Save-On-Foods.

Donate reusable bags to local charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include:

Many charities will accept reusable shopping bags regardless of condition. Bags that cannot be reused are often recycled through the textiles recycling process.

Unusable bags

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Take reusable shopping bags, even damaged ones, to any City Eco Centre for free textile recycling. If you bring other garbage in your load, charges will apply.

The City’s textile recycling program accepts a variety of clothing, fabrics and accessories – see full list here.

Special instructions

Even if the material is ripped or damaged, make sure that bags are clean before bringing in for reuse or recycling.

Map of Eco Centre locations

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Receipts

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