Can You Recycle Laminated Paper?
No
No — paper fused to plastic
Why
Lamination permanently bonds plastic film to paper. Mills cannot separate the layers, so the whole sheet is trash.
How to dispose of laminated paper
- Trash laminated documents, menus, and cards
- Choose sheet protectors instead of lamination — the paper inside stays recyclable
Greener option
Reusable sleeves protect documents without making them unrecyclable.
♻️ 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.