Sanitary products
Sanitary products such as pads and tampons go in rubbish bins only.
There is a wide range of items widely available for purchase online that can help reduce waste associated with menstruation. Menstrual cups, period underwear and reusable pads are alternatives to heavily packaged disposable pads and tampons that must go landfill.
Some Australian companies include:
- JuJu – menstrual cups
- Modibodi – period underwear
Disposal options
- Landfill bin
- For sanitary products collection and disposal, contact Pink Hygiene Solutions Ph: 1300 731 234
Why?
Used sanitary products must NEVER be placed in the recycling bin as they contaminate the recycling process and are unsanitary for Material Resource Facility staff.
Related items
This may include pads; tampons; menstrual cups; panty liners; incontinence pads.