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Blister packaging

How to dispose of blister packaging

Blister packaging

  • Put into your black cart

Put plastic blister packaging into your black cart as garbage.

What can't this be recycled?

Blister packaging is often used for medication and pills with a foil backing to allow items to be pushed out. As the foil and plastic cannot be easily separated, it cannot be recycled.​​​​​​​

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