Yoghurt containers
Yoghurt containers are household packaging and can be recycled in ACT recycling bins.
Disposal options
- Place empty and dry container in the recycling bin, lid off
- Lids larger than a business card and made with metal or Plastic Identification Code 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be recycled, otherwise place in the rubbish bin
- Squeeze pouches must go in the landfill bin
- For large quantities, drop off free at a Recycling Drop Off Centre
Why?
Most yoghurt containers can be recycled into new plastic products but check the plastic code and place containers with a Plastic Identification Code of 4, 6 or 7 and soft pouches in the rubbish bin.
Related items
This may include Yoghurt pots; Yakult containers; yoghurt tub; yoghurt pouch.