Plastic Vicks inhaler

Hi Alaan,

Thank you for your recycling question — it’s a great one! Small plastic items like these can be a real source of confusion.

The Vicks inhaler tube in your photo cannot be disposed of in your kerbside recycling bin. This item is too small to be processed through the kerbside system and will slip through gaps in sorting equipment.

Unfortunately, we are not aware of any other recycling options for Vicks inhaler tubes in your local area, so you’ll need to dispose of it in your general waste bin at home.

Thank you for reaching out to Recycle Mate. Every question like yours helps us build a stronger platform for better recycling solutions.