Sanitary products
Sanitary products such as pads and tampons go in rubbish bins only.
Place used sSanitary products in your household general waste bin.
Disposal options
- Sanitary products, including pads, tampons and incontinence pads, are not accepted in household recycling or garden waste bins. Place these items in your household general waste bin.
- Do not flush sanitary products, wipes or nappies down the toilet, even if they are labelled as flushable.
- Visit Icon Water for information about what can and cannot be flushed down the toilet.
Reusable alternatives
Reusable alternatives are available and can help reduce waste.
Examples include:
- menstrual cups
- period underwear
- reusable pads
Related items
This may include sanitary products; pads; tampons; menstrual cups; period underwear; adult nappies; panty liners; incontinence pads.