How to recycle ice cream cartons
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Put into your blue cart or take to a community recycling depot
Put empty and clean cardboard ice cream containers and lids:
- Into your blue cart for recycling
- Take to a community recycling depot
Special instructions
- If the plastic rim can easily be removed from the lid, remove and recycle the paper and plastic parts separately.
- Rinse out the carton before recycling.
Why can't this be composted?
Cartons have a plastic lining to prevent the container from becoming soggy. To ensure we are creating the highest quality compost possible, leave this item out of your green cart.