Cartons [Tetra Pak or Similar]

What?

Cartons [Tetra Pak or Similar] are generally made of paperboard and small amounts of polyethylene with an aluminum foil lining, and are commonly know as Tetra Pak.

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.