Abstract: a disposable and/or recyclable combination lock comprises: a plurality of combination dials that lock or unlock the disposable and/or recyclable combination lock, each one of the plurality of combination dials having a corresponding unlocking dial position and being rotatably adjustable to its corresponding unlocking dial position; and a locking latch plate including a plurality of locking latches that is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, such that the disposable and/or recyclable combination lock is attached to a disposable and/or recyclable lockable article including a plurality of locking latch plate holes, an interior region, and a lockable lid, the disposable and/or recyclable combination lock has a substantially flat geometry, and the disposable and/or recyclable combination lock is made of recyclable and/or disposable materials.