For a complete list of what we can and cannot recycle please see our A to Z listing
Paper allowed:
- cards
- cardboard, broken down so fits in the bag
- catalogues
- clean pizza boxes
- envelopes, including window envelopes
- leaflets
- newspapers
- shredded paper
- milk and juice cartons
Plastic allowed:
- bottles - drinks and milk bottles. Wash, squash and lid back on
- cleaning product bottles
- disposable plastic cutlery
- lids - loose plastic lids from bottles and jars
- plastic bottles with pumps and triggers
- plastic pots, tubs and trays, including black plastic
- ready meal containers
Metal allowed:
- empty aerosol sprays cans
- food and drink cans
- lids - loose metal lids from bottles and jars
- pet food tins
- sweet and biscuit tins
- tin foil or foil food trays
Paper not allowed:
- laminated paper
- nappies (disposable or biodegradable)
- disposable or compostable coffee cups
- padded envelopes
- polystyrene
- PPE disposable face masks
- tissues, kitchen roll or cotton wool
- wet wipes or cleaning wipes
Plastic not allowed:
- bubble wrap
- crisp, biscuit or sweet packets or wrappers
- fruit nets
- hard plastics e.g. toys
- items with food or drink still inside
- pet food pouches
- plastic bags or cling film
Metal not allowed:
- coffee capsules/pods
- metal pans or tools
Other items not allowed:
- clothes, fabric or rags
- broken glass or china