This is when your local store will change the packaging, according to Costco employees.

Not all Costco’s rotisserie chicken fans are happy about the new packaging.

Heres what you gotta know.

Kirkland Rotisserie Chicken

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In many parts of the country, only certain plastic containers are reliably recyclable.

Most food containers, including the ones that hold Costco’s rotisserie chicken, are not recyclable.

The company estimates this will save over 17 million pounds of plastic per year.

A Costco rotisserie chicken in its new bag packaging

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They are resealable with a zip closer, have a handle for carrying, and are microwave-safe.

The bags are not oven-safe.

Customers have not noticed a change in the flavor and quality of chicken sold in plastic bags.

Some customers dislike that the handle and zip closure get greasy when pulling the chicken out of the bag.

When Will Your Local Costco Make the Switch?

They shared thatthe change to plastic bags will come as early as April 2024.

None of the employees expect that the price of the chicken will change due to the new packaging.