Toiletries

These items, once empty, go in the yellow recycling bin:

• Plastic bottles (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, liquid soap) or pots (lip balm, moisturiser)
• Cardboard (toothpaste boxes and toilet rolls)
• Metal or glass pots (lip balm, sunscreen, solid toothpaste)

These items go in the red general waste bin:

• Empty aerosol cans (deodorant, hair spray, etc.)
• Cosmetics packaging
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste tubes
• Safety razors
• Cotton buds
• Dental floss and dental floss containers

Electronics can be taken to our e-waste recycling hubs, located at all Glen Eira Libraries and Moorleigh Community Village.

• Hair dryers, straighteners, curlers.
• Electric razors
• Electric toothbrushes

Hazardous cleaning products or cosmetics can be taken to Detox Your Home events, run by Sustainability Victoria.

Reuse Tip: Bulk stores and refill services are great ways to reduce the amount of packaging you use.

See also: Medicines, Blister packs, Cosmetics.