Disposable coffee cups
Disposable coffee cups aren't accepted in ACT recycling bins.
Disposal options
- Disposable coffee cups and lids go in the landfill bin.
- Bio-cups are compostable. These can be home-composted but must not be placed in your recycling, garden waste or FOGO bin.
- Selected 7-Eleven convenience stores take disposable cups for recycling as part of their ‘Cup Rescue’ initiative.
- Some event organisers arrange for dedicated disposable coffee cup recycling with their waste management contactors such as Closed Loop
- For more ideas on reducing the use of disposable coffee cups visit Responsible Cafes and Green Caffeen
Why?
The ACT accepted paper-based coffee cups in the recycling bin in the past however now most disposable coffee cups are made from compostable materials that are not accepted in recycling bins.
It is better to avoid single use items. Try using a reusable cup instead.