Medicine packets (empty)
Only medicine packets made entirely from aluminium can be recycled in ACT recycling bins. Packets containing medication can be returned to pharmacies for responsible disposal.
Disposal options
- If the packet is made entirely from aluminium and bigger than the size of a credit card, it can go in your household recycling bin.
- If the packet is half aluminium and half plastic (such as a Panadol packet) drop it off for free at all Chemist Warehouse stores through the Pharmacycle recycling scheme. Other local pharmacies may also have collection boxes.
- Lids4Kids collects empty blister packs through their Zero Waste Warrior Programs (fees apply for a collection tub or bag).
- If you are unable to return to a participating pharmacy place empty blister packs in the general waste bin.
- Patient medication packs, also known as Webster packs, should be returned to your pharmacy.
- If the packet still contains medicine or medications, please return to your pharmacy for responsible disposal.
Related items
This may include Webster packs; medicines; pill packets; tablets; antibiotics; drug packets; puffer; asthma medication; pharmaceuticals; blister packs; Panadol.