25/05/2026
Soft plastics can be tricky - but getting it right makes a big difference.
Items like bread bags, chip packets, and plastic wrapping should not go in your recycling bin.
Why?
Because soft plastics can tangle in sorting equipment and contaminate other recyclable materials.
Instead:
✔ Check for dedicated soft plastics recycling programs
✔ Store separately until proper drop-off is available
✔ Keep them out of kerbside recycling bins
Reducing contamination helps ensure more materials are successfully recovered and recycled.
When in doubt - leave it out.