Eco-Friendly Guide: How to Recycle Weed Packaging the Right Way

How to Recycle Your Cannabis Packaging

As more consumers embrace eco-friendly habits, knowing whether and how to recycle packaging from herbal products is vital. Let’s explore which materials are recyclable, unpack the main packaging types, and walk through best recycling practices.

1. Which Packaging Materials Are Recyclable

• Glass: Jars and bottles are widely accepted in curbside programs—just rinse off residue.

• Rigid Plastic: Containers and tubes marked #1–#7 can often be recycled, depending on local rules.

• Metal Tins: Aluminum and steel tins are typically recyclable with other metal cans.

• Paper/Cardboard: Boxes and sleeves are curbside-recyclable once clean.

2. Common Packaging Types to Recycle

• Mylar Bags: Made with mixed plastic and aluminum layers, these are generally non-recyclable curbside.

• Plastic Tubes & Jars: Often polypropylene (PP) or LDPE—check for recycling codes 1–7. Tubes with caps may require decapping .

• Glass Jars: Heavy-duty and reusable; clean before recycling.

• Metal Tins: Remove liners or paper, then recycle with scrap metal.

3. How to Recycle Your Packaging Responsibly

1. Clean out residue: Rinse jars/tubes and remove labels as needed.

2. Separate materials: Decap plastic tubes, flatten cardboard, remove liners.

3. Use curbside or drop-off: Glass, plastic #1–#7, metal, and paper cardboard go into separate bins—check local program rules.

4. Take advantage of take-back programs: Brands like Tree House offer incentives to return rigid plastic and paper packing. TerraCycle and [Re]Waste also accept all rigid plastic and glass packaging.

5. Zero-waste mail-in: Purchase “Zero Waste Boxes” to ship mixed material packaging to recyclers.

Conclusion

Recycling is a powerful way to reduce packaging waste from infused or herbal products. Glass, rigid plastic, metal, and paper/cardboard are generally recyclable if cleaned and sorted. Mylar bags and mixed-layer materials typically aren't—consider mail-back or zero-waste options. Want more sustainable packaging? Check out our eco-friendly, child-resistant jars, tubes, and bags—and request a sample or quote today!