Recycling in West Sussex

Find out about recycling in West Sussex

Takeaway coffee cups

How to dispose of takeaway coffee cups.

You can recycle some takeaway coffee cups at home. They can also be taken to your local recycling centre (RC).

Put in your recycling bin
- Paper cups
- Plastic cups
- Lids
Put in your general waste bin
- Polystyrene cups
- Styrofoam cups
Which RC container
- For recyclable cups, use the mixed recycling containers.
- For non-recyclable cups, use the general waste container.
Which RC accept this waste

All our recycling centres accept takeaway coffee cups.
Further information

Please ensure that all cups are clean, free from any dregs and dry before putting them in your recycling bin.
You could also...
- take a reusable cup with you to the coffee shop.