What can I recycle in MK?

What goes in the clear sack
What goes in the blue box
What goes in the green wheeled bin
What goes in the yellow bag
What goes in the black bin bag
What goes in the pink communal bin
What goes in the black communal bin
Alternatively see our A to Z of recycling in MK.
New Rules of Thumb

Let's get recycling right. Follow our 5 rules of thumb to help you recycle correctly:
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Update your recycling knowledge. Just because it looks recyclable, doesn’t mean we can recycle it here in Milton Keynes.
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If in doubt, leave it out. Being a good recycler is as much about what you leave out of your recycling as what you put in. If you’re unsure about anything, check the listing below, ask us or put it in your black sack.
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No food or drink at all should ever go in your recycling. Rinse out containers as food, dry or wet, can ruin paper for recycling.
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Make sure items are empty, clean and dry. Wet and dirty items can spoil other recycling while it is being processed.
- Nothing else goes in your recycling. If you’re struggling with too much waste or aren’t sure how to recycle, get in touch and we can help.
Clear sack frequently asked questions
Alternatively contact our Customer Services on 01908 252570.
Blue box frequently asked questions
Alternatively contact our Customer Services on 01908 252570.
MK council supplies free grey kitchen caddies to residents to assist with the collection of food waste.
Green bin/grey caddy frequently asked questions
Order a green bin or grey kitchen caddy
Alternatively contact our Customer Services on 01908 252570.
Batteries allowed in MK | Batteries not allowed in MK |
Household batteries Mobile and laptop batteries |
Leaking batteries Car batteries (recycle at the Household Waste and Recycling Centre instead) |
Once full, place the yellow battery bag on top of your green wheeled bin on your bin collection day. Once collected a replacement yellow bag should be left under the lid of your wheeled bin.
Yellow bag frequently asked questions
To order a free yellow battery bag please email customerservices@milton-keynes.gov.uk or call 01908 252570.
* All animal waste must be double bagged and/or sealed before it is put in your black sack with your other non-recyclable waste. If it’s on its own and not double bagged, it might not be collected by our crews.
Black bin bags are not supplied by MK Council.
Last Updated: 17 May 2022