Plastic Air Pillows Trash Plastic Bags & Film Plastic air pillows are 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 plastic air pillows get recycled, bring them to a participating plastic film drop-off location. Remove tape and deflate pillows. 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 plastic air pillows to a dedicated plastic film recycling location, then please place it in the trash container. Ways to Reuse Reuse for Packaging Keep plastic air pillows around the house to reuse. They can be used to pad boxes for shipping or storage. Take Them to a Mail Store Some mail stores will accept air pillows and other packing materials for reuse. It depends on policies and current supply, so call ahead to ask.