MATERIAL

Toys

Toys

A toy is an object primarily designed, manufactured, or used for play, amusement, or education, typically by children.

 

Disposal Options

  • Toys in Good Condition - Sell, Donate or Swap

  • Toys in Poor Condition - General Waste Bin

  • Toys in Poor Condition - Launceston Transfer Station or Hard Waste Collection

 

Why

Toys can be difficult to recycle because they are rarely made of a single material, often combining various plastics, metals, fabrics and electronics that cannot be easily separated.

 

Did You Know

Ceramic baby rattles, similar to those used today, were found in Turkey and are estimated to be about 4,000 years old.