The short answer
Published by John Fox, BinDay. Last updated 29 October 2026.
Yes. Cardboard and plastic egg boxes go in household recycling in Ireland when they are clean, dry and loose. MyWaste also suggests reusing empty boxes when buying eggs from a local seller. Eggshells are different from the box: they go in the food-waste bin, rather than in dry recycling.
Last checked 29 October 2026 by BinDay against the sources below. This guide covers the Republic of Ireland; bin colours and collector instructions can differ.
Why this answer
MyWaste says egg boxes can be made from cardboard or plastic and accepts them in household recycling. Keep them clean and dry, and put them in loose.
Empty boxes can be reused when buying eggs from a farmers’ market or local egg seller. Eggshells follow the food-waste route in MyWaste’s kitchen-caddy guide.
What to do
- Keep eggshells separate and put them in the food-waste bin.
- Reuse an empty egg box for buying eggs if suitable.
- Otherwise put the clean, dry cardboard or plastic egg box loose in recycling.
Common mistake to avoid
Do not put eggshells in dry recycling with the empty egg box.
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Council pages for this item
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