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How to dispose of plastic takeaway container.

Recommended answerClean rigid takeaway tubs may be accepted where pots, tubs and trays are collected.
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Recommended route

Check the resin, local packaging rules and contamination requirements.

Before disposal or return

  1. Remove food and absorbent liners.
  2. Separate film or cutlery.

Do not

Do not recycle heavily food-soiled or hazardous-use containers.

Reference sources

U.S. EPA — common recyclablesOpen source ↗Recycle Now — item recycling guideOpen source ↗

Checked 2026-08-16

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