Can You Recycle Plastic Straws?
No
No — too small to sort
Why
Straws slip through every screen at the sorting facility and end up in the residue pile. No curbside program can capture them.
How to dispose of plastic straws
- Put straws in the trash
- Skip the straw, or carry a reusable one
Greener option
Stainless, silicone, or paper straws if you need one.
♻️ 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.