A drink carton can look like a small piece of everyday waste, but Circulus is using a new PMD reminder to show why it is worth separating.
In an article published on June 1, 2026, Circulus explains that drink cartons contain reusable materials such as cardboard, plastic, and a thin aluminium layer. When those cartons are separated correctly, the materials have a better chance of being reused instead of ending up in residual waste.
The practical rule is short enough to remember before your next PMD collection. Ask three questions:
- Is it packaging made of plastic or metal, or is it a drink carton?
- Did it come from your household?
- Is it empty?
If the answer is yes three times, Circulus says it belongs with PMD. The cap can stay on, and the carton does not need to be rinsed. Empty is enough.
That matters because small doubts at home often decide where packaging ends up. A carton from juice, milk, or another drink may feel too mixed to recycle, but the local rule is clearer than that: empty household drink cartons can go with PMD.
For BinSync readers, the takeaway is simple. Use your afvalkalender to catch the right PMD pickup day, then use the three-question check before throwing packaging away. The calendar tells you when to put PMD out; the check helps you decide what belongs in it.