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Toothpaste tubes

How to dispose of Toothpaste tubes.

Empty toothpaste tube
  • Which home bin

    Empty plastic squeezy toothpaste tubes can be recycled in your home recycling bin alongside other plastic items such as pots, tubs and trays.

    Ensure they are as empty as possible and that lids are replaced before placing them in the recycling bin. Lids must remain on the tubes - if they are placed separately, they might get lost during the sorting process.

  • Which RC container

    Use the mixed recycling container.

  • Which RC accept this waste

    All our Recycling Centres accept empty squeezy toothpaste tubes.

  • Further information

    Hard toothpaste tubes with pumps on top should be placed in the general waste bin, as they are made from a different type of plastic and cannot be processed.

Last updated:
17 October 2024
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