Magnets
Magnets such as fridge magnets and other small household magnets are not recyclable in ACT recycling bins.
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Manure
Manure and animal waste must not go in your household green waste or FOGO bins.
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Margarine, dairy and yoghurt tubs
Margarine containers, dairy and yoghurt tubs are household packaging made from rigid plastics so can be recycled in ACT recycling bins.
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Masks
Masks such as P2 masks and surgical masks are not recyclable.
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Mattresses
Mattresses and ensemble bases in good condition can be reused. Unusable mattresses and ensemble bases are recycled through Soft Landing Mattress Recycling, the approved mattress recycling service in Hume, ACT.
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Meat trays
Some types of plastic meat trays can be recycled in the ACT. Polystyrene meat trays are not recyclable in the ACT.
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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.
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Medicines
Dispose of pharmaceutical prescription medicines at a local pharmacy. Do not flush down drains.
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Metal
Most metal household packaging can be placed in your recycling bin. Other metal items should be reused or recycled through specialist recycling where possible and not placed in household bins.
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Metal packaging
Place metal household packaging in your recycling bin.
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Milk bottles
Milk bottles made from glass, liquid paper board (cartons) or rigid plastic are household packaging and accepted in ACT recycling bins.
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Milk crates and bread crates
Milk crates and bread crates should be returned to the supplier and must not be placed in household bins.
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Mobile phones and accessories
Mobile phones and accessories must not go in your household bins.
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Modems
Do not place modems in your household bins.
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Motor oil
Motor oil is a hazardous waste and does not go in drains, soil or your household bins.
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Musical instruments
Musical instruments are not recyclable via ACT recycling bins.
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