Cartons [Tetra Pak or Similar]

Paper & Cardboards
Plastics

What?

Cartons [Tetra Pak or similar] are generally made of paperboard and small amounts of polyethylene with an aluminum foil lining, and are commonly known as Tetra Pak. They are used for milk or juice drinks.

Where?

Cartons [Tetra Pak or similar] should be placed in the household recycling bin.

Some Civic Amenity Sites also accept Cartons [Tetra Pak or similar].  Check the Waste Services Locator on this site for further details.

Why?

Cartons [Tetra Pak or similar] are currently accepted for recycling.

Recycling Cartons [Tetra Pak or similar] reduces the extraction of limited raw materials, saves considerable amounts of energy and reduces carbon dioxide emissions.

How?

Make sure all Cartons [Tetra Pak or Similar] placed in the household recycling bin are clean and dry and placed loosely in the bin. The best way to do this is to rinse them and allow them to air dry before placing in the recycling bin.