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How are paper cups recycled?

Paper cups such as coffee cups, smoothie cups, take-away soft drink cups can't be recycled in most kerbside recycling bins. 

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Due to the size and shape, weight and the different materials such as the waterproof lining used to make cups – kerbside recycling can’t sort them for recycling. 

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Paper cups need to be collected separately to be recycled.

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Find out how we recycle your paper cups!

Collections

Paper cups are collected at one of our 1,500 collection locations.

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We have collection locations in schools, shopping centres, restaurants and cafes and at most 7-Eleven's!

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We pick up these paper cups from their collection locations and make sure there is no contamination.

Pick ups

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Cups are processed

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Paper cups are taken to processing facilities, where our team process the used cups.

 

Processing includes washing and drying, shredding, compacting or blending to make flakes, pellets, glue or a mix of these!

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The type of processing will depend on many things such as what sustainable product is going to be made. 

Sustainable products

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Processed cups are sent to our partners to be made into sustainable products found in the community!

 

Currently, we are working with 3 partners to make recycled products.

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Find out more

Watch our video and learn more about what we collect and how we work with partners to recycle your paper cups. 

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