Bin Collection Day

Which bin for egg boxes?

Usual answer in the UK

Recycling Mixed recycling bin

Cardboard egg boxes go in paper and card recycling. Plastic egg boxes go in plastic recycling.

Also possible: Food waste caddy; Garden waste bin.

How to prepare it

Some councils also accept cardboard egg boxes in food or garden waste, but recycling is the usual home.

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.

More items that usually go to the recycling bin

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