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Wax and coated papers

How to recycle coated and wax papers

Butcher's paper

Patty paper

Wax paper

Examples of waxed paper

  • Wax paper 
  • Butchers meat wrap paper
  • Patty paper sheets – often used to separate food products such as frozen hamburgers, cheese slices, deli meat and baked goods
  • Put into your blue cart or take to a community recycling depot

Put empty and clean wax paper and coated papers:

  • In your blue cart for recycling
  • At a community recycling depot

Special instructions

Make sure all food scraps are removed. Use a napkin to wipe off any food residue.

Why can't this be composted?

The wax and coatings on these types of paper makes them unsuitable for composting.​​

Map of community recycling depots