Coffee pods are small capsules made from plastic or aluminium used in coffee machines.
Disposal Options
- Coffee Pods – Launceston Recycling Centre
- Coffee Pods – Recycle Hub
- Coffee Pods – General Waste Bin
Why
Pods are made from mixed materials and require specialised recycling programs to separate components. Aluminium pods are better for recycling than plastic, but complex recycling processes mean many still end up as waste.
Did You Know
It is estimated that 62 billion capsules go to landfills worldwide, that's equivalent to 3,200 full airplanes worth of pods.