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Plastic, metal and carton packaging - Recycling instruction

Sorting instructions

Metal, Plastic and Beverage Carton Sorting Guide: How to Recycle Packaging Correctly

Recycling metal and plastic packaging, alongside beverage cartons, is one of the most impactful ways to drive the circular economy and reduce landfill waste. When these lightweight packaging materials are sorted correctly, they can be processed into new raw materials, saving massive amounts of energy and natural resources.

Proper packaging recycling is essential for modern, eco-friendly businesses and sustainable households aiming to minimize their environmental footprint.

What Goes Into Metal and Plastic Packaging? (Allowed Items)

You should place empty, dry, and rinsed consumer packaging into this container. This includes:

  • Clean packaging (plastic bottles, shampoo bottles, food tubs, cosmetic containers)

  • Metal cans and containers (aluminum beverage cans, tin food cans, metal lids, tinfoil)

  • Beverage cartons (rinsed milk, juice, and drink cartons, often known as Tetra Paks)

What to Keep Out of Metal and Plastic Packaging? (Prohibited Items)

Contamination is the biggest challenge in packaging recycling. To keep the recycling stream efficient, never mix the following items into this bin:

  • Dirty or hazardous product packages (motor oil bottles, chemical containers, unrinsed paint cans)

  • Non-packaging plastics or metals (plastic toys, old electronics, metal tools, frying pans)

  • Medical waste (pill blister packs, syringes)

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Sorting guide:

Clean plastic bottles, metal cans, jars, and beverage cartons. Does not include: Dirty or hazardous containers, packaging with food residue, and dangerous waste.