Well, this is all interesting information, but the only person who actually told me what I neded to know was RetiredGuy. Thank you, I have ordered a gazillion clear plastic bags for cheap money. However, I do have to agree on using plastic bags that are not disposable, makes no sense at all.
By the way, my trash men did not take my disposable bag of recycling this morning, even though it was semi-transparent.
I presume it is now headed for either the incinerator or the dump. I will be at the Recycling Meeting and hope to have my voice heard on this very important subject.