Are Single Wall Cardboard Boxes Recyclable?
Single wall boxes and recycling: what you need to know.
Are they recyclable?
Quick answer
Yes, standard single wall cardboard boxes are fully recyclable through kerbside collections. Flatten the box, remove plastic tape and any non-paper elements (plastic windows, foam inserts), and place in your cardboard recycling. Paper tape can stay on. Printed boxes are recyclable as water-based inks are compatible with the pulping process. Cardboard can be recycled 5-7 times before fibres become too short.
How to recycle
Recycling steps0 / 3 checked
Eco: FSC guide or recycled board.
What affects recyclability
Standard for commercial box printing.
Contamination if left on.
Heavily soiled boxes go in general waste.
Modern water-based inks are fully compatible with recycling.
Recyclable single wall boxes
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Browse single wall boxesFrequently asked questions
Yes, fully kerbside recyclable.
Remove plastic tape. Paper tape can stay on.
Yes, water-based inks are compatible with recycling.
5-7 times before fibres become too short.
Heavily soiled boxes go in general waste, not recycling.
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