Can You Recycle Diapers?
No
No — always trash
Why
Diapers mix plastic, absorbent gel, and human waste. No curbside program anywhere accepts them, used or clean.
How to dispose of diapers
- Bag and trash all disposable diapers
- Never put diapers in recycling — they are a top contaminant
Greener option
Cloth diaper services handle washing if you want to cut the waste stream.
♻️ Recycling rules vary by city and hauler — when in doubt, check your local program. You can look up your area on our trash & recycling schedules page.