Bin guide: what goes in each bin
Bin guide: what goes in each bin
Learn which items go in your recycling bin, general waste, or need special drop-off locations.
Recycling bin
- clean paper, card and corrugated cardboard (no shredded paper or paper towels)
- plain birthday/Christmas cards
- plain gift wrap
- junk mail, newspapers, magazines, catalogues and directories
- flattened cardboard
- clean food and drinks tins (rinsed)
- empty aerosol cans
- plastic bottles, including drinks, shampoo and detergent bottles (please ensure they are washed and squashed but you can now leave the tops on)
- any plastic bottles (with or without lids)
For items that cannot be recycled at home such as beauty products, plastic bags and wrapping, find the nearest location for recycling.
Household general waste bin
- shredded paper, tissues or paper towels
- Birthday/Christmas paper containing glitter or bling
- tin foil or foil trays
- disposable nappies
- plastics which aren't bottles e.g. bags, carrier bags, cling film, plant pots, yoghurt pots, food trays, margarine cartons, bubble wrap
- Tetra Paks (juice and milk cartons), you can take these to your local tip
- glass, you can take glass to your local tip
- food waste
- clothing, shoes and textiles
- very heavy or electrical items
Garden waste bin
Check our complete list on our garden waste page.
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