Can You Recycle Chip Bags?
No
No — multilayer foil-plastic laminate
Why
Chip bags fuse plastic and aluminum into a single film that cannot be separated. The shiny inside is the giveaway.
How to dispose of chip bags
- Put chip bags in the trash
- Specialty mail-in programs accept snack wrappers if you want a zero-waste option
Greener option
Buying larger bags instead of single-serve cuts packaging per serving in half.
♻️ Recycling rules vary by city and hauler — when in doubt, check your local program. You can look up your area on our trash & recycling schedules page.