You can recycle some takeaway coffee cups at home. They can also be taken to your local recycling centre (RC).
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Put in your recycling bin
- Paper cups
- Plastic cups
- Lids
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Put in your general waste bin
- Polystyrene cups
- Styrofoam cups
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Which RC container
- For recyclable cups, use the mixed recycling containers.
- For non-recyclable cups, use the general waste container.
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Which RC accept this waste
All our recycling centres accept takeaway coffee cups.
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Further information
Please ensure that all cups are clean, free from any dregs and dry before putting them in your recycling bin.
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You could also...
- take a reusable cup with you to the coffee shop.
- Last updated:
- 11 January 2024