These can be disposed of at home or taken to your local recycling centre (RC), unless they still contain medication.
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Which home bin
Medicine bottles and foil-based blister packs can be placed in your recycling bin at home. Please ensure they are empty and clean.
Some pharmacies and supermarkets have a collection point for plastic-based blister pack recycling.
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Which RC container
Use the mixed recycling container for medicine bottles and foil-based blister packs.
Use the general waste container for plastic-based blister packs.
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Which RC accept this waste
All our recycling centres accept medicine packaging.
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Further information
Any packaging that contains unrequired medication should be returned to your chemist for safe disposal.
Inhalers can often be donated at chemists or pharmacies for safe disposal.
- Last updated:
- 24 June 2024