Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are single-use medical testing kits used to detect COVID-19.
Disposal Options
- Rapid Antigen Test – General Waste Bin
Why
RAT tests contain mixed materials such as plastic, paper and chemical reagents, which cannot be separated for recycling. They may also be contaminated and must not be placed in the recycling bin.
Did You Know
Millions of RAT tests, estimated at around 50 million in Australia in early 2022 ended up in landfill because they are single-use and cannot be recycled.