Mooncake boxes can be difficult to recycle due to the laminate that makes the boxes glossy.
Mooncake Boxes
Recyclable?
Blue Bins & Chutes
Other Recycling
Recommended
Recycle as Paper
IF the box is made of cardboard and IF it “plain” (not laminated, no foil or gold stamping), the mooncake box can be recycle as you would other paper product.
When recycling, remove any plastic lining and flatten the box.
Alternative
Freecycle / Give Away
Some people collect and reuse these boxes. Consider offering them to others through online platforms.
Simply R & J
Online Freecycle Groups
GoodHood
Olio
Carousell
Alternative
Trash
Because these boxes mostly cannot be recycled, most end up in the trash.