Your blue recycling bin
- Items go in loose, give your cans, plastics, cartons a rinse before putting in the bin
- You can leave lids and labels on and you don’t need to remove the window from envelopes
- We’ll take extra recycling left next to the bin in a box or bag (not black bags)
- Recycle batteries by putting them in a small, clear bag on top of (not in) your bins
- Small electrical or battery powered items like kettles, toasters and toys that can fit into a standard size carrier bag can be placed on top of (not in) your bins for recycling
Your blue bin is emptied once a fortnight. Additional bins can be purchased for £30.
What to put in your blue recycling bin
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Paper
- Leaflets
- Envelopes (with windows)
- Shredded paper
- Catalogues
- Cardboard
- Cans, tins
- Plastic bottles, plastic tubs, plastic trays, plastic pots
- Cartons
- Foil and foil trays
- Aerosols
What not to put in your blue recycling bin
- Carrier bags
- Cling film
- glass bottles and jars
- Wrappers
- Nappies
- Drinking glasses
- Pyrex
- Cups, plates
- Textiles
- Bedding
- Pet food pouches
- Crisp packets
- Flower pots
- Polystyrene
- Toys
- Needles
Glass bottles and jars can be recycled at a recycling bank.