Stick Deodorant (Non Roll-On) Curbside Trash Most all of deoderant containers and caps are made of plastic. Once empty, dispose of plastic container in the trash. No parts of a plastic deodorant package are recyclable. Ways to Reduce Choose Refillable Deodorant Cut back on waste by keeping your plastic container and simply swapping out the deodorant. Choose Paper Over Plastic Opt for a deodorant that comes in a paper tube instead of a plastic tube. Paper will eventually biodegrade, but plastic never goes away.