Food & Drink Pouches
Recycle at home
Recycle out of home
Yes, Food & Drink Pouches can be recycled at some out of home recycling points.
If you’re unable to take your food and drink pouches to an out of home recycling point and you need to dispose of these at home, please place them inside your bag or bin for non-recyclable waste.
Which food and drink pouches can be recycled?
The types of food and drink pouches accepted at out of home recycling points may vary between different locations. For example, one supermarket may accept some food and drink pouch types, while another store may reject those same items. Therefore, please follow the guidance provided by the organisation managing the recycling point.
Food and drink pouch types accepted at out of home recycling points might include:
Empty pouches that contained baby food, pet food, foods likes microwavable rice, and laundry detergent;
Coffee pouches are not currently recyclable and should be placed in your bag or bin for non-recyclable waste.