Cardboard

Takeaway boxes (cardboard)

Takeaway boxes (cardboard) cannot be recycled in your local council’s kerbside recycling bin, box or bag.
Takeaway boxes (cardboard) can be disposed of in your rubbish bin

CARDBOARD FACTS:

  • Most clean cardboard is recyclable.
  • Cardboard that is stained with grease, food, paint, dirt, etc - is contaminated and should be thrown away in your rubbish bin.
  • Remember to flatten boxes and remove all packing tape, and plastic inserts from cardboard packaging before recycling.
  • Cardboard can be squashed, but keep it dry!


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