Important Update on Hefty ReNew® Orange Bags
We want to share an important update with our community. Unfortunately, Hefty has decided to end its hard-to-recycle plastics program. While we're sad to see it go, we’re committed to helping make this transition as smooth as possible.
Orange Bag Collection Timeline
- DCRC trailers will accept Hefty ReNew bags through October 30, 2026
- Bags can still be dropped off at the Drive-Thru through December 30, 2026
- Residents with curbside service in Greendale, Lawrenceburg, Hidden Valley Lake, and Dillsboro can continue placing orange bags in their recycling carts until February 2027
Need More Orange Bags? We still have a limited supply available at the Drive-Thru. Since Hefty is no longer stocking local retail stores, stop by and ask a Drive-Thru attendant if you need a few bags to finish out the program.
What’s Next? Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing more information soon about alternative recycling options for the hard-to-recycle plastics that were previously accepted in the orange bags.
Thank you for participating in the program and for helping keep recyclable materials out of the landfill. Together, we can continue making a difference!
A Recycling Program For Hard To Recycle Items
This program collects plastics that can't be recycled traditionally, and turns them into valued resources. The Hefty ReNew Program complements your existing recycling routine in Dearborn County.
All items must fit in the bag, and the drawstring must be pulled closed. Anything you put in the Hefty® ReNew® orange bags must be clean, dry, and free of any foil lining! Only the Hefty® ReNew® orange bags are accepted.
How the Program Works
Buy Your Bag
Purchase Hefty ReNew orange bags at Kroger, Walmart, Meijer, Target, Ace Hardware, or online. Only the special Hefty ReNew orange bags will be accepted.
Fill the Bag
Fill the Hefty ReNew orange bag with acceptable items. Only the acceptable items listed below should be placed in the bags. All other recyclables should be loose in your recycling bin or trailers. Anything you place in the Hefty ReNew orange bags must be clean, dry, and free of any foil lining.
Recycle in the DCRC Trailers
Tie the full orange bag and place it in the designated spot in our trailers or bring it to the DCRC Drive-Thru.
What goes in the Hefty ReNew orange bag?
Kitchen & Pantry
Chip bags, dry mix liners (cake, powder, cereal, and cookies), candy wrappers, granola wrappers, foam egg cartons, salad and cheese bags, fresh or frozen vegetable and fruit bags.
No foil lined bags.
Storage & Cleaning
Food storage bags, plastic wraps on paper towels and toilet paper, dry/wet disposable cleaning cloths, and plastic grocery bags.
Office & Shipping
Bubble wrap, pillow packs, foam peanuts, foam block packaging, and clear plastic overwrap.
Dining & Eating
Foam to go boxes, foam cups, foam plates, foam bowls, plastic straws/stirrers, plastic utensils, plastic plates and bowls.
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