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

1 item found
  • 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.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

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

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

    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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