Rare MogeyMan Posted January 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I always take my own conditioner and shampoo, and try to take used almost empty containers of hand lotions, moisturizers, spray conditioners, coconut oil, etc. And I just leave them after 7 days. Are the crew allowed to have them? Are they thrown out, and if so, are the containers recycled? Because I am a mad recycler, and don't like to think of those containers, mostly plastic, added to the waste stream. But I would like to think the crew can use them, or someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalbug Posted January 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I'm sure they are thrown out of contents are still in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 12, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 12, 2018 They will be thrown out if used. They will be disposed off as they do with other items. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted January 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Thrown out. Who wants someones used soap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothFlying Posted January 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) I'm sure they are thrown out of contents are still in them. My wife will collect every one of those that haven't been used or opened (soap, if it's bar: all lotions and creams) and donate them to a local homeless shelter. She says they seem very grateful for them. Just a thought, IMHO.:halo: Mac Edited January 12, 2018 by SmoothFlying Clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted January 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Thrown out. Who wants someones used soap? Kinda what I was thinking. It's just 1 more thing for the steward to pick up and throw away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted January 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 12, 2018 If you don't have something nice to say, then don't say anything. Then again, if you don't say anything, people assume you condone the action or inaction. I find the actions taken by the OP as demeaning to the hard working staff on board the ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted January 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 12, 2018 This seems to be a legitimate question and not at all unkind or demeaning. I agree with Keith and others that those items left behind are disposed of along with trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted January 12, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 12, 2018 We ask our cabin steward if they would like any soda/bottled water,etc that we are leaving behind. I don't think we've ever left shampoo or such except maybe a pump bottle of antibacterial soap . Would you use a partial used tube of tooth paste or hand lotion that was left behind by the previous guest in your cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjjs Posted January 12, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 12, 2018 If you're that concerned with the plastic being disposed of properly, pack them back in your bags at the end of the cruise and do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted January 12, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 12, 2018 OP-I bring my own shampoo & conditioner too but I fill small refillable containers. These work great and lasted on our 21 day cruise. No waste, take them home & refill for next trip. We are big into recycling so this works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmundXXIII Posted January 12, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 12, 2018 While you’re at it, leave them a half used stick of deodorant and a toothbrush. Lucky them! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCruiseDreamer Posted January 12, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I would put myself in the place of the staff. Would you use something that you have no idea what is really in the container? IF you are really concerned about recycling, then I suggest you purchase bottles that you can reuse and take with you instead of leaving them. Also, ignore all the rude comments, seems that there is nothing pressing for others to be ugly about and so your post has gained that prestige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khewston Posted January 12, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Anything that we aren't going to take home I throw in the trash myself. I clean the room as much as possible before leave so the steward doesn't have extra work. But than again I have left full, unopened bottles of wine and champagne that we didn't drink. Didn't want to pack those for my flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StolidCruiser Posted January 12, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Leaving behind your smattering of toiletries you don’t want to haul home in hopes the staff with use the leftovers or dispose of it with the same care you would doesn’t seem to mesh with your “mad recycler” claim. It seems more like you want someone else to deal with what you don’t but still feel good about it. Don’t trust your impact on the environment to someone else and your conscience will be clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted January 12, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Anything that we aren't going to take home I throw in the trash myself. I clean the room as much as possible before leave so the steward doesn't have extra work. But than again I have left full, unopened bottles of wine and champagne that we didn't drink. Didn't want to pack those for my flight! I left behind 2 unopened bottles of wine for my cabin steward last week. The casino sent them to me as comps and I didn't open them. I figured someone would drink them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCruiseDreamer Posted January 12, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I left behind 2 unopened bottles of wine for my cabin steward last week. The casino sent them to me as comps and I didn't open them. I figured someone would drink them. Big difference between unopened and opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted January 12, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I always take my own conditioner and shampoo, and try to take used almost empty containers of hand lotions, moisturizers, spray conditioners, coconut oil, etc. And I just leave them after 7 days. Are the crew allowed to have them? Are they thrown out, and if so, are the containers recycled? Because I am a mad recycler, and don't like to think of those containers, mostly plastic, added to the waste stream. But I would like to think the crew can use them, or someone? I am confident the room stewards dispose of all trash left behind by passengers on turnover days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moviela Posted January 12, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 12, 2018 My resort collects soap left in rooms by the pallet full each day and pays Clean The World to recycle the mostly plastic containers and sanitize the products and refine them for use by deserving people world wide. The goal is to have none of the lotions and potions reach the landfill. That is a good thing. From what I have seen on the Behind the Fun Tour Carnival is responsibly recycling the refuse generated aboard. One thing they do that is going above and beyond is to separate out nutritious food scraps and press them into balls and toss them in the water where it is consumed by marine life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted January 12, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I toss them out as we exit the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 13, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I always take my own conditioner and shampoo, and try to take used almost empty containers of hand lotions, moisturizers, spray conditioners, coconut oil, etc. And I just leave them after 7 days. Are the crew allowed to have them? Are they thrown out, and if so, are the containers recycled? Because I am a mad recycler, and don't like to think of those containers, mostly plastic, added to the waste stream. But I would like to think the crew can use them, or someone? Thrown away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted January 13, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 13, 2018 From what I have seen on the Behind the Fun Tour Carnival is responsibly recycling the refuse generated aboard. One thing they do that is going above and beyond is to separate out nutritious food scraps and press them into balls and toss them in the water where it is consumed by marine life. While I know that all cruise ships separate the food waste, via the "pulper" (centralized garbage disposal system) system that is separate from other drains on the ship, and dispose of this food waste at sea, I would be surprised if Carnival was "pressing it into balls", as this is against the MARPOL sewage disposal laws. Food waste must be ground to less than 1/2 inch size and then discharged. Typically, the pulper systems end up with an oatmeal consistency mush that is then pumped overboard. As for plastic containers left by passengers, they will be recycled. Even though your cabin steward takes all the garbage from all their assigned cabins and dumps it into one bag on their cart, when they take that cart down to "sanitation" the steward is responsible for sorting through the bag and separating everything into categories (plastic, glass, paper, metal, batteries, sharps, food, hazmat). Everything other than food waste (ground and pumped overboard) and paper/cardboard (incinerated) is recycled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted January 13, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I would toss partially used toiletries in the trash. If you were the steward would you want them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MogeyMan Posted January 13, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted January 13, 2018 As for plastic containers left by passengers, they will be recycled. Even though your cabin steward takes all the garbage from all their assigned cabins and dumps it into one bag on their cart, when they take that cart down to "sanitation" the steward is responsible for sorting through the bag and separating everything into categories (plastic, glass, paper, metal, batteries, sharps, food, hazmat). Everything other than food waste (ground and pumped overboard) and paper/cardboard (incinerated) is recycled. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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