Pallet or Stretch Wrap Trash Plastic Bags & Film Pallet or stretch wrap is considered plastic film. Plastic film includes wraps, bags, and flexible packaging. It is not ideal for curbside recycling collection because it can jam sorting equipment resulting in mechanical issues. To ensure pallet or stretch wrap gets recycled, bring them to a participating plastic film drop-off location. Remove any residue and/or tape. Only items that are clean and dry will be accepted. Not all types of plastic film are accepted at all locations. Confirm acceptability prior to drop-off. If you are not planning on taking pallet or stretch wrap to a dedicated plastic film recycling location, then please place it in the trash container. Shrink Wrap Is Garbage While pallet or stretch wrap is used to hold goods together on a pallet, plastic or shrink wrap is used to package individual products while giving them a glossy sheen, such as in meat packaging. Learn what to do with shrink wrap.