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

33 items found
  • Buckets (plastic)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

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

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

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

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

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

  • Carrier bags
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

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

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

    Check local supermarkets if they offer a collection point

  • Cleaning product bottle (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

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

  • Coat Hangers - plastic
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

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

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

    Check with your local supermarket or store to see if they accept these for recycling

  • Cosmetic bottles (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

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

  • Crisp bags
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

    Recycle through a TerraCycle collection point: https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/crisppacket. Some supermarkets may have a collection point instore.

  • Food bags (poly)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

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

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

    Check with your local supermarket for polythene bag recycling containers

  • Food trays (plastic, not polystyrene)
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Grey bags
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Grey plastic trays          
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Jiffy bags
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Milk bottles (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

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

  • Oil containers (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

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

  • Ointment creams or medicine tubes (metal/plastic)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Pill and Tablet bottles (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Must be empty - not medication left in bottles

    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.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

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

  • Plant pots (plastic)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Plastic bottle caps or lids
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Plastic bottles
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Plastic cups (disposable)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Plastic netting
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Plastic straws
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Plastic trays
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

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

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

  • Plastic tubes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

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

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

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

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

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

  • Plastic tubs
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

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

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

  • Plastic wrapping or film
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

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

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

    Check your local supermarket as they may have a recycling point for this material

  • Sauce bottles (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

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

  • Soft plastic tubes (such as lotion or creams)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Straws (plastic /paper)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

  • Sweet packets (plastic)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    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.

    Alternatively recycle at a TerraCycle collection point: https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/confectionery

  • Sweet tin (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

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

  • Tea bags
    Food Caddy

    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.

    Rip the teabag and add the tea grounds to your home composting. The ripped bag should be placed into the non-recyclable waste bin.

  • White Bin bags
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

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

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

    Check if your supermarket has a plastic bag recycling collection.

  • Wrapping paper (with plastic content)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    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.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

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

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

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