No, if they are glass and were delivered by a milkman they should be returned to the milkman. Glass is beneficial here in that it is 100% recyclable but generally these bottles remain the property of the milk company and should be returned.

If your milk bottles are plastic then yes, these can be recycled for collection from your local authority. Milk cartons that are cardboard can also be recycled for collection from your local authority.

All milk bottles should be rinsed before returning or recycling them. There are also many great craft ideas that may help occupy the kids!