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Wax and coated papers

How to dispose of coated and wax paper

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 black cart

Put coated paper products into your black cart as garbage.

Why can't this be recycled or composted?

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