England
Recycle at home
Yes. Put it in your recycling bin.
Rigid plastic packaging such as pots, tubs and trays goes in recycling once empty and rinsed.
England-wide guidance, checked 26 Sep 2026. View the source
Plastic packaging (not sure which type)
Also called: plastic packaging, plastic, plastic container, plastic wrapping, packaging
Recycle at home
National rules. Choose your council to see its answer.
Your council's answer
The answer can differ by council. Choose your council to see its rules for this item.
How to prepare it
- Empty and rinse
- Rigid plastic goes in recycling; soft film goes to supermarket points
Where to take it
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National rules
The answer isn't the same in every UK nation. Choose your council to see the one that applies to you.
Scotland and Northern Ireland
Recycle at home
Yes. Put it in your recycling bin.
Rigid plastic pots, tubs and trays go in recycling once empty and rinsed.
- Scotland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
- Northern Ireland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Wales
Recycle at home
Yes. Put it in your recycling bin.
Empty and rinse pots, tubs and trays and put them with your cans and plastics.
Wales-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Rules in the rest of the UK
England
Recycle at home
Yes. Put it in your recycling bin.
Rigid plastic packaging such as pots, tubs and trays goes in recycling once empty and rinsed.
England-wide guidance, checked 26 Sep 2026. View the source
Scotland
Recycle at home
Yes. Put it in your recycling bin.
Rigid plastic pots, tubs and trays go in recycling once empty and rinsed.
Scotland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Wales
Recycle at home
Yes. Put it in your recycling bin.
Empty and rinse pots, tubs and trays and put them with your cans and plastics.
Wales-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Northern Ireland
Recycle at home
Yes. Put it in your recycling bin.
Rigid plastic pots, tubs and trays go in recycling once empty and rinsed.
Northern Ireland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Does it hold its shape, or can you scrunch it into a ball?
The answer depends on the type. Choose the one that matches.
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