A balloon is a flexible membrane bag that can be inflated with gas, including helium and air. Modern balloons are made from materials including latex, rubber, polychloroprene or nylon.
Disposal Options
Balloons - General Waste Bin
Why
It is difficult to recycle balloons because they are made of materials that do not break down easily or are contaminants in plastic recycling streams.
Did you know
Releasing balloons poses a significant threat to wildlife and the environment. Balloons and their strings can be ingested or cause entanglement leading to injury or death in animals like sea turtles and birds.