Frozen Food Bags Do Not Put In Recycling Special Management Instructions Plastic frozen food bags have an extra layer of material which protects the food inside but makes those bags unrecyclable. These items should not go in the recycling bin. They can only be returned with other film plastics for in-store drop-off if they have the How2Recycle label that specifically states “Store Drop-off”. Otherwise, dispose of frozen food bags in the trash. Ways to Reduce Buy Fresh Produce Consider buying fresh instead of frozen or canned produce. You can use reusable produce bags and freeze any food before it expires. Check out this review of produce bags by The Kitchn, or learn how to make your own.