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RECYCLE AT HOME = YES

Food and drink cartons (e.g. ‘Tetra Paks’) can be recycled by putting them in your ‘container mix’ (plastics, glass, cans and cartons) recycling bin. This includes:

  • Fruit juice cartons
  • Milk cartons
  • Soup cartons

RECYCLE OUT OF HOME = YES

Food and drink cartons can be recycled at local collection points and at your council-run Household Reuse and Recycling Centre.

BE A GREAT RECYCLER…

  • Empty and rinse cartons before recycling (left over food or liquids can contaminate other recyclables)
  • Crush the carton to save space in your recycling bin
  • Leave plastic tops on the carton – no need to separate (this will be done for you during the recycling process)
  • If in doubt, leave it out. Don’t let your enthusiasm to recycle contaminate a whole truck load of recycling – see What is ‘contamination’ and why is it important?

WASTE LESS…

  • Try to reduce your reliance on single-use food and drink cartons. Find and support you nearest refill shop instead. Check the South London Partnership’s Zero Waste map.