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Used Masks, CV Testing Kits - into the BLACK BIN

CV-19 Home Testing Kit

The kit is not recyclable. It should go in the Black Bin.

But the outer packaging, if it's cardboard, can go in the BLUE bin.

Disposable masks (or gloves) are NOT recyclable

Though made of plastic, they are NOT recyclable. Once used (when they are wet from from your breathing), bung them in your LANDFILL/INCINERATION (Black) bin, or if you're out and about, in a general wastebin. It's much better for you, others, and the environment to use a 3-ply cotton washable mask (don't forget to remove the paper filter, if it's got one, when you wash it!)

Below is a leaflet explaining more.

https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/why-not-to-recycle-used-ppe-1-6785772

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