Of course, you could recycle them as well. I cut mine up and use them for sprouting seeds (after I put brown paper ends on them).
Stop Throwing Away Empty #PaperTowelRolls, Here's 11 Ways to Reuse Them Around the House
Story by Thomas Nelson, January 28, 2024
"Once you finish your paper towel rolls, don't throw them away! There are so many nifty ways you can transform a simple cardboard roll into beautiful decorative pieces and storage utilities for your home."