UK recycling answer

Can pizza boxes go in recycling?

Clean, dry cardboard usually can. Tear off greasy or food-stained sections and check your council's local guidance.

Usually, but only the clean, dry cardboard. Grease changes the answer.

Usually recyclable — if clean and mostly dry

Pizza box

Tear off greasy or food-stained parts. Put clean cardboard in paper/card recycling if your council accepts it; the dirty part goes in general waste.

Useful detail: A small amount of grease may be accepted in some schemes, but a soggy or food-covered box can contaminate paper and card.

Separate the clean lid from the greasy base. If you are unsure, use the official local checker rather than trusting the recycling symbol alone.