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Pet food pouches: how to get rid of it

Last reviewed 21 October 2026 · General guidance for the UK · Council rules vary

Step by step

1. Put it in your general (non-recycling) bin.
2. If there is a lot of it, ask your council about larger amounts.
3. Look out for shop or supermarket collection schemes that recycle it.

Check your council’s rules

What goes in which bin, bulky collections and recycling centre rules are set by your local council. Find your local council on GOV.UK ↗

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