What BRAD does and doesn't accept

BRAD is one of Australia's most inclusive specialty recycling programs. Here is a comprehensive list of what we do and don't accept as well as an explainer on the household lids we accept.

New to all this? The BRAD recycling program page explains how the program works from start to finish.

What you can recycle with us

We don't discriminate which is why we're offering recycling for all brands and products not just the ones sold on Banish. Here's a list of what you can recycle via the program.

Beauty

• Toothpaste tubes, floss containers and old plastic toothbrushes
• Electric toothbrush heads
• Medical ointment tubes
• Hair gel tubes and caps
• Hair paste plastic jars and caps
• Lipstick tubes (lip stick, lip balm, and lip gloss tubes)
• Face soap dispensers and tubes
• Lotion bottles, tubes, dispensers, and jars
• Shaving foam tubes (no cans)
  
• Mascara tubes
• Eyeliner pencils and cases
• Eyeshadow tubes
• Concealer tubes and sticks
• Medical blister packs
• Webster Packs
• Sunglasses/glasses

For a deeper dive on the beauty side of things, have a read of our guide to recycling makeup and beauty packaging in Australia.

Household

• Aluminium coffee capsules
• Sprays or pumps from cleaning products
• Plastic beer clips
• Plastic bottle top lids
• Wine bottle corks
• Soy sauce fish
• Single-use coffee cups and lids
• Single-use cutlery and straws (plates, bowls, cups, etc)
• Blister Packs
• Webster Packs
• Contact lens packaging (similar to blister packs)
• Plastic bread tags
• Writing pens, highlighters, biros and markers
• Correction fluid pots and tape (empty only)
  

What household lids does BRAD accept

We accept #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE and #5PP, here is a diagram of exactly what we do accept.

Not sure which number is which? Our plastics breakdown guide walks through all seven plastic codes and where you will find them.

If you have any items that you are unsure about head to our FAQ page or send me an email and I can let you know if they are suitable or not, brad@banish.com.au

What we don't accept

Unfortunately we do not accept the following:

• Razors and razor blades (as of Jan 31, 2024)
• Plastic and compostable coffee pods and capsules
• Prescription bottles
• Inhalers and Asthma puffers
• Eye drop vials
• Syringes
• Insulin pens
• Bottle top rings and spouts
• Plastic razors and blades
• Piksters and single use floss threaders
• Metal bottle tops
• Sponges and kitchen brushes
• Aerosol cans
• Perfume bottles
• Nail polish bottles and nail polish remover bottles
• Electronic items such as blow dryers and straighteners
• Bio-medical or bio-hazardous waste including syringes
• Glue sticks, pencils, erasers, rulers and cutting implements
• 3D printing filament and prints
• Deodorant paste tins
• Magnets
• Make-up brushes

Want more? Here is a downloadable guide.

Once your box is packed, a BRAD Pre-paid Label covers the return postage and the recycling, or Sydney locals can use a BRAD Sydney Drop-Off. Offices, schools and community groups collecting together are best suited to the BRAD Pre-Paid Mega Box.