How to Recycle Paper Rolls

Paper towel and toilet paper rolls can be recycled or reused for arts and craft projects.

Paper towel and toilet rolls are often discarded once the roll is finished. Households seeking to be more eco-friendly can recycle the roll as they would any other paper product. Creating a recycle bin specifically for your recyclable bathroom and other household products is an easy way to remember to recycle these items.

Things You'll Need

• Paper bag

Instructions

1. Create a recycle bag specifically for toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Label two recyclable paper bags with the word "Rolls."

2. Place one bag in the bathroom and one in the kitchen. Ensure that bags are near the trashcan as a reminder to recycle the products.

3. Put all rolls into the bags after use. Collect the rolls until you have a small amount in your bags.

4. Recycle the rolls. Place your bag with the rolls in it into your paper recycle bin if you have curbside pick-up for recyclables. If not, take them to your local recycling center. Reuse your rolls by donating them to classes or after-school programs for use with arts and craft projects.

References

• The Green Parent: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Tubes