Recycling Plastic: Can You Recycle Ziploc Bags?

Out of curiosity, I decided to look up and find just what you can recycle in the plastic bag recycling bins in some stores.  I also looked at Ziploc's website for the information about Ziploc bags, which previously I had heard that we can't recycle.  I have been throwing them away since I didn't think they could be recycled.

If any one has had experience with this, please comment and share what you know.

Here is a quote from the website:

"We’re thrilled to announce that Ziploc^® brand Bags are recyclable. Simply visit just about any store that offers a plastic-bag recycling program and place your used Ziploc^® Bags (clean and dry) in the same bins as those plastic shopping bags."

To find a place to recycle plastic near you go here and type in your zip code.

The Ziploc website also includes a list of following items that can be recycled as well:

• Ziploc^® brand Bags (clean and dry)
• Plastic grocery bags
• Plastic retail bags
• Newspaper bags
• Dry-cleaning bags
• Bread bags and produce bags
• Toilet paper, napkin and paper-towel wraps
• Plastic shipping envelopes
• All clean bags labeled #2 or #4