Bin Collection Day

Which bin for food and drink cartons (Tetra Pak)?

Usual answer in the UK

Recycling Mixed recycling bin

Juice, milk and soup cartons are collected by most councils and will be part of core recycling everywhere in England under Simpler Recycling.

How to prepare it

Rinse, squash and put the cap back on.

Does every council do this?

Most councils follow the answer above, but bins and sorting rules are set locally, and a few councils still do things differently. If your bin has a sticker, or your council sent a leaflet, follow that. Enter your postcode to go straight to your council's guidance.

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