A step towards recyclable packaging

All Hill’s Pet Food Cans

All Hill’s metal pet food cans are completely recyclable

Cardboard

Often used with cases and pouches

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We want to keep a good thing going

Our plan is to continue the rollout of recyclable packaging across all of our brands and across other parts of the world — just one part of the larger environmental strategy from our parent company, Colgate-Palmolive.

See Our Sustainability Plan

We want to keep a good thing going

See Our Sustainability Plan

Different regions have different rules and policies when it comes to recycling. Contact your local recycling centre for region-specific questions or check our guide below for details.

No, these bags (and plastics in general) are not designed to be biodegradable.

A lot, actually. We’re leading industry groups and working with industry partners around the globe to increase the circularity of packaging materials. Through testing in labs and real facilities, we are also working to ensure sorting is done at peak efficiency.

We have traditionally used flexible plastic materials that contain a PET layer due to their light weight and durability. These bags are lined with different plastic layers that have been sealed together. As a result, many Material Recovery Facilities have trouble sorting and breaking down these types of materials, which is why we are working to fully transition to 100% recyclable packaging. This process takes time since we do not want to sacrifice the quality or safety of your pet’s food.

We fully endorse customers getting full use out of our packaging and keeping trash out of landfills. If you’re looking for ways to reuse your cat and dog food bags and cans, there are a few decorative and practical upcycling ideas you can try yourself.

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South Africa

Recyclable Bags (LDPE bags)

Guideline: These are widely recycled in SA.
Action: While they can go in your clear recycling bag in your household recycling bin (empty the food bag out completely), many major retailers (such as Woolworths and Pick n Pay) provide dedicated bins for plastic bags to ensure they do not contaminate other streams.

Metal Cans

Guideline: Metal is the most recycled waste in SA due to its high value.
Action: Clean and flatten cans before placing them in your clear bag.
Alternative: These can be sold to scrap metal buy-back centres for cash.

Paper & Cardboard from Variety packs or Trays

Guideline: SA has high recovery rates (over 60%) for paper and cardboard.
Action: Flatten boxes and keep paper dry.
Drop-offs: Use Mpact Recycling paper banks often found at schools, community centres, or municipal drop-off sites.

Pouches

Please put the pouches into your General Waste bin.

Shrink Wrap (Cling Wrap)

Guideline: While theoretically recyclable (LDPE No. 4), it is often considered difficult to process.
Action: It is best taken to specialized plastic recycling depots rather than being placed in standard curbside bags.