and, i've located a couple of stores that will take this big pile of plastic bags, as well, which is a start in clearing out this pile of non-recyclable plastic. good. 

i think i always wanted to get into the habit of dropping them off on a monthly basis, i was just never clear on how to do it, and it just built up forever. if i can figure out a spot to drop them off at, i'll get into the habit of clearing it out every month - or at least every couple of months, when it's cold.