Medicine/ointment tubes

Hi Lora,

Thank you for your enquiry about medicine and ointment tubes.

Unfortunately, these tubes are not recyclable through your kerbside recycling bin. They are often made from mixed materials, including plastic and metal, which makes them difficult to process in standard recycling systems.

If possible, try to use up the contents fully and dispose of the empty tubes in your general waste bin. Some pharmacies or specific recycling programs may accept medicine packaging for special disposal—it's worth checking locally.

Thanks again for reaching out. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other recycling questions!

Thanks Murphy