recycling snack packages

sometimes - not always - I refrain from purchasing junk food because the packages don't appear to be recyclable. I came across the following recently........

Here are some answers to environmental questions consumers frequently ask us:

Q: Can Frito-Lay packages be recycled?

A: Yes. Flexible plastic bags may be recycled into other products such as a wood substitute, which may be used for park benches, landscape decking, boat docks, and the like. For example, Frito-Lay bags have been used to make plastic trays at KFC restaurants in the United States.For recycling to be successful, recyclable materials must be separated and collected. Cans, paper and glass bottles tend to be more popular recyclable items than plastic. However, as more cities require and provide for separation of trash, opportunities for the use of recycled plastic will grow. For more information about the feasibility of starting plastic recycling, we suggest contacting your local city sanitation department.

Q: Which Frito-Lay packages can be recycled?

A: Frito-Lay items that can be recycled include:
Dip cans - may be recycled in communities where aluminum is recycled
Outer lid of dip can - may be recycled with other plastics
Inner steel lid of dip can - may be recycled where steel items are recycled
Salsa and dip jars - may be recycled as clear glass
Salsa and dip jar lids - may be recycled where steel items are recycled
Lay's Stax can and lid - may be recycled