Yellow Bin (Comingled Recycling)

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Your yellow lidded bin is for the collection of material that can be recovered and remade into useful products. Generally the majority of household waste is recyclable, however many people do not realise quite how much can be recycled! 

While many items are recyclable, it doesn't mean they all should go in the recycling bin. The recycling bin is mainly for paper and containers made of cardboard, glass, metal and rigid plastic.

What can be recycled? 

 Paper, newspaper and magazines
 Cardboard boxes (non waxed)
 Books and phone books
 Glass bottles and jars
 Plastic bottles
 Rigid plastic, biscuit trays, plastic pots etc.
 Aluminium and steel cans
 Aluminium foil scrunched into a ball and trays
 Aerosol cans (empty)

What can't be recycled?

 Loose plastic bags or loose flexible plastic packaging
 Hard plastic (broken toys)
 Windows or windscreens
 E-waste
 Batteries
 Crockery, Pyrex or broken glass
 Motor oil containers
 Hazardous or chemical waste
 Polystyrene
 Waxed cardboard
 Paper with food remains
 Nappies
 Syringes