Is a pizza box allowed in the waste paper? Simply explained

If you want to dispose of a pizza box, you should know whether you do so in the waste paper or in the residual waste. This is because the box can only be properly recycled if it is disposed of correctly.

Throw the pizza box in the waste paper: What you should know

It should be obvious to everyone that leftover pizza that is no longer eaten goes into the organic waste bin. After that, the box should be disposed of properly. Here’s what you need to consider:

• You can dispose of the standard pizza box in the paper bin without hesitation.
• If, however, the pizza box is coated and also full of pizza residue, you should dispose of the box in the residual waste. These composite materials cannot be processed into new paper.
• If you are not at home but out and about, you can look for a bin somewhere specifically for pizza boxes. You can often find these in busy places.
• Many pizzerias now also offer reusable boxes, so there is no waste for you at all.