dcwcreations / Shutterstock.com Juice Boxes Garbage Bin dcwcreations / Shutterstock.com Juice boxes contain a mixture of paper and metal and thus can not be recycled. Take Out the Straws Items cannot be recycled when nested inside each other, so take straws out of the juice boxes. Find out how to dispose of straws. Ways to Reduce Buy in Bulk Buying individually sized juice boxes creates more waste than purchasing juice in bulk. Consider purchasing a reusable drink container that still feels like a traditional juice box. Did You Know? Sorting Out Juice Cartons Carton Recycling Demonstration