# How do I dispose of the dry ice in my shipment? We want you to enjoy a seamless delivery and unpacking experience. With this in mind, we cannot stress enough the importance of handling dry ice with caution. In your delivery, you will find recyclable insulation to keep your meals protected. When removing your meals, please be mindful of any remaining dry ice in your package. For your safety, we strongly advise that you do not handle dry ice with your bare hands to avoid possible burns from extremely low temperatures. You can use protective kitchen mitts or gloves to transfer the dry ice into a metal vessel - such as your sink - or to an outside area like a porch or garage. Your dry ice will evaporate naturally in a well-ventilated area within a day. Click [here](https://www.thekitchn.com/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-using-dry-ice-236784) to view some mistakes to avoid when handling dry ice. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://faqs.splendidspoon.com/shipping-delivery-and-recycling/how-do-i-dispose-of-the-dry-ice-in-my-shipment-bylqavwqy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.