What can and can't go in recycling containers
A big thank you for your huge recycling efforts. To help make the new collection service even more efficient, make sure you are separating your recycling into the correct containers each week. You also need to avoid putting in non-recyclable waste. Use the following guide to help you:
First black box |
Yes please |
No thanks |
|
Paper Newspaper Magazines Telephone directories (including Yellow Pages) Catalogues Shredded paper (small amounts) Junk mail (including envelopes) |
Wallpaper Wrapping paper Tissues Paper towels Kitchen roll |
Second black box |
Yes please |
No thanks |
|
Flattened cardboard boxes Egg boxes (cardboard) Waxed drinks cartons (tetra packs) Glass bottles Glass jars |
Ceramics and china Drinking glasses Glass panes Pyrex Light bulbs |
Blue reusable sack |
Yes please |
No thanks |
|
Plastic bottles including milk, drink, shampoo bottles Food containers including yoghurt pots, margarine tubs Plastic cups Non black food trays Punnets Aerosols (empty) Foil trays and containers Food tins Drink cans |
Plastic bags (including carrier bags) Plastic film/ cling film/ wrappers Crisp packets/ paper backed foil Black plastic Polystyrene Toys Spray paint Gas canisters |
Food waste |
Yes please |
No thanks |
|
Cooked and uncooked food Meat Fish Bones |
Garden waste Cut flowers |
- Last Updated: 02/08/2010
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