Brisbane City Council

Can pizza boxes be recycled?

No, these can’t be recycled because of the cheese

Yes, but only if they are completely clean of food residue

Yes, even with a little bit of cheese

No, the cardboard can’t break down

Can glossy magazines be recycled?

No, the film on the paper means it cannot be recycled

Paper is paper, it all goes in the recycle bin

Do all recyclables need the recycling symbol or number?

Yes, without the recycle symbol, the item is unable to go in the recycle bin

No, anything that is paper, cardboard, firm plastic, metal (aluminium and steel) and glass can be recycled without the symbol

Which of the following CANNOT be recycled in your recycling bin at home?

Jam jars

Broken drinking glass

Empty aerosol cans

Vitamin bottles

All cardboard can be recycled

False: Wax coated cardboard like fruit boxes cannot be recycled

True: All cardboard can be recycled as it is all made of paper fibres

Which of the following metals CAN be recycled at home?

Batteries

Scrap iron

Aerosol cans

Gas bottles

Laundry containers can’t go in the recycle because they’ve had chemicals in them

True

False

Which of these plastic items should not be put in your recycling bin at home?

Plastic bottles

Plastic bags

Disposable plastic plates

Plastic sushi containers.

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