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Blister pack recycling

Blister packs are made from a mix of plastic and aluminium, so they can't be recycled through the domestic waste stream. This means you can't put them in your yellow recycling bin. It also means that millions of blister packs end up in landfill each year, harming the environment.

The good news is that Eurobodalla Council and Pharmacycle have partnered to make blister pack recycling easy for you. Bring your empty blister packs to local drop-off points across Eurobodalla and help reduce landfill. Empty packs are repurposed into items like plastic fences and steel-making aluminium pucks.

Quick summary: How to recycle your blister packs

  • Do not place blister packs in your household yellow recycling bin.
  • Take blister packs to one of three Council collection points or participating local pharmacies.
  • The materials are separated and recycled into new products.

Drop-off locations in Eurobodalla

  • Council collection points (free drop-off) are:
    • Council's main administration building: 89 Vulcan Street, Moruya
    • Moruya Transfer Station: 21 Yarragee Road, Moruya
    • Narooma Library: Field Street, Narooma.
  • Local pharmacies: Many pharmacies across Eurobodalla also accept empty blister packs. Locations include Batemans Bay, Broulee, Malua Bay, and Tuross Head. For the latest list and map of drop-off locations, visit Pharmacycle's drop-off finder.

How the blister pack recycling process works

  • 1. Collection: Blister packs are collected from Council and pharmacy drop-off points across Eurobodalla.
  • 2. Processing: Packs are transported to Pharmacycle's Sydney facility. Technicians inspect, sort, clean, and separate the plastic from the aluminium.
  • 3. Manufacturing: The separated materials are recycled into new products:
    • Aluminium is converted into pucks for steel production.
    • Plastic is transformed into durable items like PVC decking and fencing.

Why it matters

Recycling blister packs:

  • helps reduce landfill waste
  • conserves natural resources
  • supports a more sustainable environment in Eurobodalla.

Learn more about blister pack recycling

Watch the recycling process in action:

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Frequently asked questions: Blister pack recycling

Can I put blister packs in my yellow recycling bin?+

No. Blister packs contain mixed materials that kerbside recycling cannot process.

Where can I recycle blister packs?+

At Council collection points and participating pharmacies across Eurobodalla. See the Pharmacycle's drop-off finder for locations.

What happens to blister packs after I drop them off?+

They’re transported to a facility where plastic and aluminium are separated and recycled into new products.

Why should I recycle my blister packs?+

To reduce landfill, conserve resources, and help build a sustainable Eurobodalla.

Who can I contact for more information?+

You can reach Eurobodalla Council’s waste services team on 4474 1024 or via email at council@esc.nsw.gov.au.

Help keep Eurobodalla beautiful and sustainable - recycle your blister packs today.

Contact us

For more information about blister pack recycling, contact Council's waste services on: