MATERIAL

Detergent Bottle or Carton

Detergent Bottle or Carton

Plastic or cardboard container used to store liquid laundry detergent, dish washing liquid, or cleaning chemicals used in the home.

 

Disposal Options

  • Detergent Bottle (Plastic) - Recycling Bin
  • Detergent Container (Cardboard) - Recycling Bin

 

Why

Detergent bottles are made from plastic or cardboard that can be processed through the kerbside Recycling Bin. However, leftover detergent can contaminate recycling streams, so rinsing/ensuring the container is free from product is important.

 

Did You Know

Many detergent bottles are made from recycled plastic already and can be recycled again after use, helping create a continuous recycling loop.