Cartons - High Country Conservation Center

Cartons

Cartons can now be dropped off at Breckenridge and Frisco recycling centers as part of a Summit County Strong Future Initiative. Rinse, remove caps, and smash cartons before putting into bins.

ACCEPTED: cartons such as juice, milk, soup, and broth

NOT Accepted in this bin:
cardboard, plastic/Tupperware, Styrofoam, egg cartons, coffee cup, or ice cream containers

Learn more about about what’s recyclable.

What is a Carton?

Cartons can come with flat tops or slanted gable tops.

The flat top cartons usually contain juice (small juice boxes), broth, soup, coconut water, or boxed wine.
The gable topped (those that look like a pitched roof) are typically found with milk (dairy or plant-based), creamers, egg substitutes and juice.
Both types of cartons often have a plastic cap, however sometimes gable tops open by pushing up the “roof” and creating a spout.