The A to Z of waste items and which bin they should go in
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Aerosol tins
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are completely empty.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Tins and Cans container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
SomeYou can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Air freshener (aerosol)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Tins and Cans container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
SomeYou can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Aluminium foil
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please clean foil placed in the red bin is sent for reprocessing and recycling. Dirty foil should be put in the non-recyclable bin.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery. Dirty foil only
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Tins and Cans container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Aluminium trays
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please remove food and other dirt from any foil packaging or trays. Dirty trays with grease or food that cannot be removed should be put in the non-recyclable bin.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery. Dirty trays with grease or food that cannot be removed should be put in the non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Animal waste
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Asbestos
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
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Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Ensure ash is cold
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Baby wipes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Baking tray
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.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Scrap Metal container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Balloons
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Batteries (household)
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Household Batteries container.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
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Biscuit tins (metal)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Scrap Metal container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Blister packs
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Bottle tops
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please keep lid on bottle (wash, squash and replace lid before recycling).
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Bricks
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.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.
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Brochures
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack. Please remove any plastic wrapping.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Bubble wrap
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Buckets (plastic)
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.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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Butter tubs
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty, clean and if possible, squashed.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Car battery
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Cardboard, cardboard boxes and packaging
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack. Please flatten the cardboard.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Carpets
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.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.
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Carrier bags
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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 local supermarkets
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Cartons (eg Tetra Pak)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Cartridges for printers
We do not accept this type of waste
Return to the manufacturer or supplier. Some charities will accept them too.
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Cat litter
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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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.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Cereal boxes
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack. Please flatten the cardboard before putting it in the bin.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Cleaning product bottle (plastic)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty and clean.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Cling film
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Clinical waste
We do not accept this type of waste
Please contact the NHS for advice on disposal.
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Clothes
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.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 pointsYou can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Coat hangers - Metal
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Waste in this container will not be recycled.
It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Scrap Metal container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Coat Hangers - plastic
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Coffee cups (disposable)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Coffee grounds
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Compost at home Remove any non-food items so that it can be composted https://wastelesszerowastescotlandorguk/articles/easy-guide-to-composting-home
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Coffee machine pods
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Some may be recyclable via the manufacturer.
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Computers
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.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.
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Cooked food
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Compost at home Remove any non-food items so that it can be composted https://wastelesszerowastescotlandorguk/articles/easy-guide-to-composting-home
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Cooking oil
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.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.
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Cosmetic bottles (glass)
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.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.
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Cosmetic bottles (plastic)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty and clean.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Crisp bags
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Recycle through a TerraCycle collection point: https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/crisppacket. Some supermarkets may have a collection point instore.
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Crisp tubes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Recycle through a TerraCycle collection point: https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/crisppacket
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Dead flowers or plants
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Garden waste container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
Home composting
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Deodorant can
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Tins and Cans container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Detergent bottles
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Garden waste container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Dog waste
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Drainage pipes
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.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.
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Drinking glasses
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and Extracts glass and stone for further processing into aggregates
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Drinks cans
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty, clean and if possible, squashed.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Tins and Cans container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Drinks carton
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Duvets
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Cannot be accepted in textile banks.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.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.
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DVDs
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.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Egg boxes
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Egg shells
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and sent for reprocessing and recycling
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Electricals
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.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.
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Energy saving light bulbs
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Envelopes (including windows)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Face wipes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Fibreglass
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Fireworks
We do not accept this type of waste
Contact commercial waste management firm.
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Fish and chip boxes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. The grease from the food makes these materials non-recyclable
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Fish bones
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery. Remove any non-food items so that it can be processed into compost.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Compost at home Remove any non-food items so that it can be composted https://wastelesszerowastescotlandorguk/articles/easy-guide-to-composting-home
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Flares
We do not accept this type of waste
Please contact your local coastguard for advice on disposal of flares.
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Fluorescent tubes
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Food bags (poly)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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 local supermarket for polythene bag recycling containers
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Food tins
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Tins and Cans container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Food trays (plastic, not polystyrene)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Food trays (polystyrene)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Food waste
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Compost at home Remove any non-food items so that it can be composted https://wastelesszerowastescotlandorguk/articles/easy-guide-to-composting-home
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Fridges and freezers
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.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
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Fruit peelings
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery. Remove any non-food items (stickers)
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Consider home composting your fruit scraps and vegetable peelings, tea leaves/bags, coffee grounds and eggshells. Remove any non-food items (stickers)
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Furniture
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.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
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Furniture polish can
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Tins and Cans container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Garden waste (organic)
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.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
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Gas cylinders
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Glass (bottles and jars)
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.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
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Glass panes
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.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.
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Greeting cards (containing glitter)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Greeting cards (without glitter)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Grey bags
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Grey plastic trays
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty, clean and if possible, squashed.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Hairspray (aerosol)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Tins and Cans container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Hand wash bottle
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Hardback books
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.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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Hardcore
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.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.
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Hazardous chemicals
We do not accept this type of waste
Contact waste management organisations to arrange disposal.
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Helium gas bottles and cylinders
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.
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Inhalers
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Local pharmacies can recycle inhalers
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Ink cartridges
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Can be returned to the manufacturer or supplier
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Jam jar lids
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Glass container.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.
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Japanese knotweed
We do not accept this type of waste
Contact a specialist waste management contractor for this specific plant disposal.
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Jewellery
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.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Jiffy bags
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Junk mail
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Kitchen paper towels
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Knives
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Please wrap items thoroughly if disposing of in your non-recyclables bin
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Scrap Metal container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Laminated paper
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Large tubes
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.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.
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Laundry basket
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.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.
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Lead acid batteries
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.
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Leaves
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Garden waste container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
Home composting
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Light bulbs (energy saving)
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Light bulbs (filament)
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.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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Magazines
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Meat bones
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Meat trays (metal)
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Medicines
We do not accept this type of waste
Return to your local pharmacy.
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Metallic wrapping paper
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Consider buying non-metallic wrapping paper in future.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Metals
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Milk bottles (plastic)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Mobile phones
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.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.
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Nappies (disposable)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Needles
We do not accept this type of waste
NHS accepts needles and your prescribing pharmacist should supply a sharp safe Bin or needle exchange.
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Newspapers
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Oil containers (plastic)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Ointment creams or medicine tubes (metal/plastic)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Out of date food
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Consider home composting your fruit scraps and vegetable peelings, tea leaves/bags, coffee grounds and eggshells.
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Padded envelopes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Paint / Paint tins
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Pots must be empty or any remaining paint dried out before depositing. To dry water-based paint, leave the lid off so the paint goes hard. For oil-based paint, mix with sawdust or cat litter first, then leave to dry before disposal.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.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.
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Painted paper or card
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Pans
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.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Scrap Metal container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Paper
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Paper napkins
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Paperback books
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.
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Pesticides
We do not accept this type of waste
Follow manufacturer instructions.
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Pet food
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery. If you do not have a food waste collection, use your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Pet food pouches
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Phone books
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Photos
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Pill and Tablet blister packs
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Pill and Tablet bottles (plastic)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Pillows
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Cannot be accepted in textile banks
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Pills and Tablets
We do not accept this type of waste
Return to your pharmacy.
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Pizza boxes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. The grease from the food makes these materials non-recyclable (clean cardboard can be placed in your blue-lidded bin).
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Plant pots (ceramic)
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.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.
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Plant pots (plastic)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Plasterboard
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.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.
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Plastic bottle caps or lids
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Plastic bottles
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Plastic carrier bags
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.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
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Plastic cups (disposable)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Plastic netting
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Plastic straws
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Plastic trays
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.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.
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Plastic tubes
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.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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Plastic tubs
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.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.
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Plastic wrapping or film
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Polystyrene
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Polystyrene expanded (EPS)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Pressurised containers (includes gas bottles such as LPG and camping gas, fire extinguishers only)
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.
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Pyrex glass
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Rags (clean)
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.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 pointsYou can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Ragwort
We do not accept this type of waste
Contact a specialist waste management contractor for this specific plant disposal.
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Receipts
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Rechargeable batteries
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Recyclable material that is contaminated
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Rubble
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.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.
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Sandwich packets
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Sanitary products
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Sauce bottles (glass)
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
Glass recycling pointsYou can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.
Recycling Points
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Sauce bottles (plastic)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Scrap metal
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.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Shampoo bottles
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Sheet glass
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Cannot currently be recycled through our services
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.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.
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Shoes
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.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 pointsYou can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Shredded paper
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Small electrical appliances
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.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.
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Smoke alarms
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.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.
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Soft plastic tubes (such as toothpaste)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Soil
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.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.
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Spectacles
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.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Return to prescribing optician
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Stone
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.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.
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Straws (plastic /paper)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Cannot currently be recycled through our services
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Sweet packets (plastic)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Cannot currently be recycled through our services
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Alternatively recycle at a TerraCycle collection point: https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/confectionery
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Sweet tin (metal)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Sweet tin (plastic)
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Syringes
We do not accept this type of waste
NHS accepts them and your prescriBing pharmacist should supply a sharp safe Bin or needle exchange.
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Tea bags
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Rip the teabag and add the tea grounds to your home composting. The ripped bag should be placed into the non-recyclable waste bin.
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Textiles
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.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 pointsYou can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Tin foil
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Tissues
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Toilet roll tubes
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Toner
We do not accept this type of waste
Can be returned to the manufacturer or supplier.
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Toothbrushes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Alternatively recycle at a TerraCycle collection point: https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/colgate-uk
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Toothpaste tubes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Toys
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.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Turf
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.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.
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Tyres
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.
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Uncooked food
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Underlay
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.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.
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Vapes/E-Cigarettes
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 Vapes/E-Cigarettes container.Vapes and E-Cigarettes can be recycled by placing in the labelled container
This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
Retailers may have containers for these items.
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Vegetable oil
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.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.
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Vegetable peelings
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery. If no food waste collections
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Uncooked peelings can be home composted
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Vegetables
This can be recycled
You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.
Processed into compost
Non-Recyclable
You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery. If no food waste collections
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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.
Uncooked peelings can be home composted
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Video cases
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Video tapes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Vinyl flooring
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.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.
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Wallpaper
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Water filters
We do not accept this type of waste
Can be returned to manufacturer to be recycled.
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Weeds
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Soil and Rubble container.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.
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Wet wipes
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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White Bin bags
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.
This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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 if your supermarket has a plastic bag recycling collection.
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Windowpanes
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.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.
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Wood
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.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.
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Wooden flooring
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.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.
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Wool
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.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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Wrapping paper
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Wrapping paper (with plastic content)
Non-Recyclable
This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Scrunch the paper; if it unfurls it probably contains plastics. Foil and glitter wrapping paper contain microplastics and can’t be recycled.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.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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Yellow Pages
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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Yoghurt pots
This can be recycled
You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.
This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.
You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.
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