Non-waxed cardboard includes everyday packaging such as cereal boxes, shipping boxes and egg cartons. It is widely used for transporting and storing goods and is easily recyclable when clean and dry.
Disposal Options
- Cardboard (clean, non-waxed) – Recycling Bin
- Cardboard (dirty or wet, non-waxed) – FOGO Bin
Why
Clean cardboard fibres can be processed and reused to make new paper and packaging products. Food or liquid contamination can affect recycling quality but can easily be turned into compost.
Did You Know
Cardboard can be recycled multiple times, but the fibres get shorter each time, so new material is sometimes added.