What goes in which bin?
| Bin type | Accepted | Not accepted |
|---|---|---|
Grey bin |
Textiles (try to take to recycle bank), dog and cat waste (bagged), glass cups, vacuum cleaner bags, cling film, plastic bags, plastic toys, polystyrene, plastic plates/cutlery, bubble wrap, saucepans | Blue and brown bin waste, rubble, building materials, dry recyclables, organic waste |
Blue bin |
Aerosols, aluminium foil, cans, tins, card, cardboard, drink cartons, glass bottles, glass jars, paper (all types), plastic bottles, containers, junk mail, yoghurt pots, telephone directories | Plastic bags, polystyrene, plastic film, textiles, cling film, bubble wrap, crisp packets |
Red bin |
Tea bags, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peelings, meat, fish, bones, all cooked and uncooked food | Garden waste, plastic bags, bio bags |
Brown bin |
Garden waste, untreated wood, pruned branches 2 cm in diameter, flowers | Food waste, soil, plastic bags, flower pots |