Can I recycle it?
Foil is collected as part of your recycling collection. Please rinse/wipe away any food or drink residue.
Which container?
Foil goes in your red recycling bag for plastic and metal packaging.
When is my collections day?
Useful information
There are plenty of alternatives for single-use foil such as:
- silicone lids
- storage containers (such as Tupperware)
- food wraps (such as Beeswax wraps)
Household Waste and Recycling Centres
We have 14 Household Waste and Recycling Centres across Cornwall. You can find opening times and a list of accepted items for each site using the button below.
You can find your nearest HWRC by entering you postcode on our My Area page.
You need to book a slot to visit some sites.