Question 1

What is Simply Cups?

Accepted Answer

Simply Cups is Australia's Largest Paper Cup Recycling Program, providing designated collections for businesses, schools, venues and events to save cups going to landfill.  
 
Simply Cups collects cups from Cup Collectors and recycles them into a range of products including asphalt for roads, lightweight concrete, and sustainable building materials! See our recycled products here. 
 
Together, we are saving MILLIONS of paper cups from landfill and giving them a second life.

Question 2

What does Simply Cups accept?

Accepted Answer

Simply Cups accept all types of paper cups. We accept all brands and sizes including:

Coffee cups 
Ice-cream cups 
Takeaway soft drink cups 
Slurpee cups 
Milkshake cups 
Juice and Frappé cups 
Smoothie cups 
Hot drink cups (hot chocolate, tea etc.) 
Compostable cups 
Hot chip cups 
Any type of paper-based cup

See what cups you can recycle with Simply Cups here.

Question 3

What doesn't Simply Cups accept?

Accepted Answer

We do not accept:

Plastic cups or bottles 
Aluminium cans 
Long-life cartons 
Liquid 
Any other plastic or paper waste including plastic wrappers or newspaper.

See what you can’t recycle with Simply Cups here.

Question 4

Are cups collected by Simply Cups recycled in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We want to help establish a circular economy here in Australia and cups collected through Simply Cups Australia will be processed and recycled in Australia. 
 
There is an exception, small amounts may go overseas for manufacturing testing. If testing is proven to be successful, long-term manufacturing will be established in Australia.

Question 5

Do you collect and recycle lids?

Accepted Answer

Simply Cups will accept and recycle coffee cup lids (plastic and plant-based) at 7-Eleven locations only. 
 
Lids collected in your Cup Collection unit will be recycled with your chosen recycling facility (if accepted).

Question 6

How do Simply Cups recycle cups?

Accepted Answer

Once cups have been collected, paper cups are taken to processing facilities, where our team process the used cups. 
  
Processing includes shredding, compacting or blending to make flakes, pellets, glue or a mix of these! 
 
The type of processing will depend on many things such as what sustainable product is going to be made. 
 
Find out more on how we recycle paper cups here.

Frequently
Asked Questions

What is the cup problem?

Why can't you recycle cups in regular recycling?

Are compostable cups better than paper cups?

Why can't cups be made from 100% paper?

Why doesn't Simply Cups advocate for banning the use of takeaway cups?

What is Simply Cups?

What does Simply Cups accept?

What doesn't Simply Cups accept?

Are cups collected by Simply Cups recycled in Australia?

Do you collect and recycle lids?

How do Simply Cups recycle cups?

Which Cup Collection unit is best for me?

Can I get a custom collection unit?

Who empties the Cup Collection unit?

What happens to cups when they are collected?

How do I know cups will be recycled?

What is included as a Cup Collector?

How can I increase my impact?

Contact us

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cup problem?

Why can't you recycle cups in regular recycling?

Are compostable cups better than paper cups?

Why can't cups be made from 100% paper?

Why doesn't Simply Cups advocate for banning the use of takeaway cups?

What is Simply Cups?

What does Simply Cups accept?

What doesn't Simply Cups accept?

Are cups collected by Simply Cups recycled in Australia?

Do you collect and recycle lids?

How do Simply Cups recycle cups?

Which Cup Collection unit is best for me?

Can I get a custom collection unit?

Who empties the Cup Collection unit?

What happens to cups when they are collected?

How do I know cups will be recycled?

What is included as a Cup Collector?

How can I increase my impact?

Contact us

Subscribe to the Simply Cups newsletter

Frequently
Asked Questions