Take Away Containers

Clear plastic take-away containers are usually made of a type of plastic known as PET (polyethylene terephthalate), marked with a number 1 inside a triangle.

These plastics can be recycled in most areas through household kerbside recycling bins. Check with your local council if you are unsure.

Some plastic take-away containers are made from styrofoam, or polystyrene foam. These containers are very rarely accepted in kerbside recycling bins - click here for more information on polystyrene foam.

Will WSN Environmental Solutions accept my take-away containers?

Clear plastic take-away containers can be dropped off free of charge at WSN's Resource Recovery Centres. Please note that containers made of polystyrene foam, or styrofoam, are not accepted for recycling, and will be charged as mixed waste.

What else can I do with my take-away containers?

To find out what you can do with take-away containers, visit Planet Ark's Recycling Near You website.

Find out more about the disposal of plastics