The A to Z of waste items and which bin they should go in

70 items found
  • Asbestos
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Please check at the HWRC for special instructions regarding asbestos, car or lead-acid batteries, tyres, gas cylinders or other pressurised containers.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Contact a commercial waste management company

  • Batteries (household)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Household Batteries container.
    image of the sign for Household Batteries containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Retailers may have a collection point

  • Bricks
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Soil and Rubble container.
    image of the sign for Soil and Rubble containers

    Please remove wood, metal, wires, glass and plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Buckets (plastic)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Car battery
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Car Batteries container.
    image of the sign for Car Batteries containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Carpets
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Cartridges for printers
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Return to the manufacturer or supplier. Some charities will accept them too.

  • Clinical waste
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Please contact the NHS for advice on disposal.

  • Clothes
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Textiles container.
    image of the sign for Textiles containers

    Please tie shoes together to keep in pairs.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Textile recycling points

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Computers
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Electrical container.
    image of the sign for Electrical containers

    Please ensure all data is wiped.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Cooking oil
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Cooking Oil container.
    image of the sign for Cooking Oil containers

    Stranraer or Newton Stewart only.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Cosmetic bottles (glass)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Glass container.
    image of the sign for Glass containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Glass recycling points (make sure they are empty and clean)

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Drainage pipes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Electricals
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Electrical container.
    image of the sign for Electrical containers

    Please ensure all data is wiped.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Energy saving light bulbs
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Fluorescent Tube container.
    image of the sign for Fluorescent Tube containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Fireworks
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Contact commercial waste management firm.

  • Flares
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Please contact your local coastguard for advice on disposal of flares.

  • Fluorescent tubes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Fluorescent Tube container.
    image of the sign for Fluorescent Tube containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Fridges and freezers
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Electrical container.
    image of the sign for Electrical containers

    Please ensure all data is wiped.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Bulky Uplift Phone 030 33 33 3000 to book

  • Furniture
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Bulky Uplift Phone 030 33 33 3000 to book

  • Garden waste (organic)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Garden waste container.
    image of the sign for Garden waste containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Compost at home if possible. Remove contaminants including plastic sacks, stones, plant pots and fencing material. Sent for reprocessing and recycling

  • Gas cylinders
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Gas Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Gas Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Glass (bottles and jars)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Glass container.
    image of the sign for Glass containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    You can recycle glass bottles and jars at a local Recycling Point. No need to separate colours, just rinse, remove tops and pop them in the bin.

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Recycling Points

  • Glass panes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Hardback books
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Hardcore
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Soil and Rubble container.
    image of the sign for Soil and Rubble containers

    Please remove wood, metal, wires, glass and plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Hazardous chemicals
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Contact waste management organisations to arrange disposal.

  • Helium gas bottles and cylinders
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Please check at the HWRC for special instructions regarding asbestos, car or lead-acid batteries, tyres, gas cylinders or other pressurised containers.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Japanese knotweed
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Contact a specialist waste management contractor for this specific plant disposal.

  • Large tubes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Laundry basket
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Lead acid batteries
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Please check at the HWRC for special instructions regarding asbestos, car or lead-acid batteries, tyres, gas cylinders or other pressurised containers.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Light bulbs (energy saving)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Fluorescent Tube container.
    image of the sign for Fluorescent Tube containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Light bulbs (filament) 
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Meat trays (metal)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Scrap Metal container.
    image of the sign for Scrap Metal containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Medicines
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Return to your local pharmacy.

  • Metals
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Scrap Metal container.
    image of the sign for Scrap Metal containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Mobile phones
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Electrical container.
    image of the sign for Electrical containers

    Please ensure all data is wiped.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Needles
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    NHS accepts needles and your prescribing pharmacist should supply a sharp safe Bin or needle exchange.

  • Pesticides
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Follow manufacturer instructions.

  • Pills and Tablets
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Return to your pharmacy.

  • Plant pots (ceramic)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Soil and Rubble container.
    image of the sign for Soil and Rubble containers

    Please remove wood, metal, wires, glass and plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plasterboard
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic carrier bags
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Check with your supermarket if they accept them

  • Plastic tubes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Pressurised containers (includes gas bottles such as LPG and camping gas, fire extinguishers only)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Please check at the HWRC for special instructions regarding asbestos, car or lead-acid batteries, tyres, gas cylinders or other pressurised containers.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Rags (clean)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Textiles container.
    image of the sign for Textiles containers

    Please tie shoes together to keep in pairs.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Textile recycling points

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Ragwort
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Contact a specialist waste management contractor for this specific plant disposal.

  • Rechargeable batteries
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Household Batteries container.
    image of the sign for Household Batteries containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Rubble
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Soil and Rubble container.
    image of the sign for Soil and Rubble containers

    Please remove wood, metal, wires, glass and plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Sauce bottles (glass)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Glass container.
    image of the sign for Glass containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Glass recycling points

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Recycling Points

  • Scrap metal
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Scrap Metal container.
    image of the sign for Scrap Metal containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Shoes
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Textiles container.
    image of the sign for Textiles containers

    Please tie shoes together to keep in pairs.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Textile recycling points

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Small electrical appliances
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Electrical container.
    image of the sign for Electrical containers

    Please ensure all data is wiped.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Smoke alarms
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Electrical container.
    image of the sign for Electrical containers

    Please ensure all data is wiped.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Soil
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Soil and Rubble container.
    image of the sign for Soil and Rubble containers

    Please remove wood, metal, wires, glass and plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Stone
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Soil and Rubble container.
    image of the sign for Soil and Rubble containers

    Please remove wood, metal, wires, glass and plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Syringes
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    NHS accepts them and your prescriBing pharmacist should supply a sharp safe Bin or needle exchange.

  • Textiles
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Textiles container.
    image of the sign for Textiles containers

    Please tie shoes together to keep in pairs.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Textile recycling points

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Toner
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Can be returned to the manufacturer or supplier.

  • Turf
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Soil and Rubble container.
    image of the sign for Soil and Rubble containers

    Please remove wood, metal, wires, glass and plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Tyres
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Please check at the HWRC for special instructions regarding asbestos, car or lead-acid batteries, tyres, gas cylinders or other pressurised containers.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Underlay
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Vegetable oil
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Cooking Oil container.
    image of the sign for Cooking Oil containers

    Stranraer or Newton Stewart only.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Vinyl flooring
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Water filters
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Can be returned to manufacturer to be recycled.

  • Windowpanes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Wood
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Wood and Timber container.
    image of the sign for Wood and Timber containers

    Please remove felt or plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Wooden flooring
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Wood and Timber container.
    image of the sign for Wood and Timber containers

    Please remove felt or plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Wool
    HWRC

    Charity shop

    If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

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