Can aseptic containers be recycled?
We are now accepting aseptic containers including juice and milk cartons and soy milk containers along with other glass, aluminum, and plastic container in the bottles and cans bin. Aseptic containers also known a drink boxes hold primarily beverages such as milk, fruit juice and wine. These containers are made of high quality paper and polyethylene. Some of the drink boxes have a small percentage of aluminum. Once collected, aseptic boxes are hydropulped to separate paper fibers from plastic and aluminum foil. Mills value the fiber recovered from aseptic packaging because of its strength, length, and brightness. Depending on the markets, the plastic/foil residual can also be recycled into high-end plastic lumber products. Source: Aseptic Packaging Council www.aseptic.org. Back to CAQ Q: Why can’t pizza boxes be recycled? A: Pizza boxes are made from corrugated cardboard, however the cardboard becomes soiled with grease, cheese, and other foods once the pizza has been placed in the box
