Users' questions

What goes in what recycling boxes?

What goes in what recycling boxes?

Recycling boxes

  • Aerosols.
  • Aluminium foil.
  • Cans and tins.
  • Food and drink cartons.
  • Glass – bottles and jars.
  • Lids – plastic and metal.
  • Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays.

Can you put takeaway boxes in recycling?

Takeaway boxes (plastic and cardboard) can be disposed of in your local council’s kerbside residual bin. CARDBOARD FACTS: Most clean cardboard is recyclable. Remember to flatten boxes and remove all packing tape, polystyrene and plastic inserts from cardboard packaging before recycling.

What is the black recycling box for?

Using your black recycling box Separate your items to make it easier for the recycling teams to sort them. If your box is full put extra recycling in untied carrier bags sorted by material such as a bag for paper, a bag for glass, etc.

What goes in black recycling box?

Black recycling box Your black box is for plastics, cans and bottles. Please rinse to keep items free of significant food remains. Squash plastic bottles and replace lids after rinsing as this helps fit more in the box.

What are the 3 types of recycling?

Here are the three main types of recycling: mechanical, energy and chemical. Every single type is subdivided into minor categories, but understanding them gives us a better idea of how the world processes most of its recyclables. Any of these three main recycling types involves three basic steps.

Does cardboard get recycled with plastic?

Generally, as long as it’s not lined with a plastic film, coated with wax, or covered in embellishments like glitter, velvet or foil, it’s accepted. Labels, plastic windows, staples and a little tape are ok to include. All cardboard (any color).

Can you recycle takeaway pizza boxes UK?

They’re cardboard, so they’re recyclable, right? Takeaway pizza boxes are indeed cardboard, an almost universally recycled material. The problem with putting used ones in the recycling bin is that a greasy residue often clings to the corrugated card packaging. This oil causes severe issues during the recycling process.

Can I put metal in recycling bin UK?

Most home recycling bins, provided by your local council, usually accept metal. Make sure drink and food cans are clean before recycling. Aerosol containers can be recycled, but only when they are completely empty. Metallic plastic film, such as chocolate wrappers, cannot be recycled.

Can I leave cardboard boxes outside?

Put Them Outside on Recycling Day You can cut and fold them to ensure you can squeeze all of the boxes into the recycling container. Some companies will allow you to place cardboard outside of the waste bin, but make sure it’s not going to rain. This type of weather can spoil your collection.

What can you not put in a black bin?

Black bin collections – rubbish….Items which cannot be recycled in your red-lidded or green bins including:

  • Carrier bags, film and cling film.
  • Crisp packets.
  • Polystyrene.
  • Tetrapak (juice cartons)
  • Animal waste including dog poo, cat litter and small animal bedding.
  • Vacuum cleaner contents.
  • Ash.

What can I recycle on the kerbside?

Up to two wheeled bins for recycling paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, food cartons, cans and aerosols Up to two black recycling boxes for recycling glass and clean and dry bagged textiles. To order a new or additional bin, use the online form on the New and replacement bins page.

Where can I get a replacement kerbside box?

To obtain new or replacement kerbside boxes please log onto Council Direct (Request for Service) or contact Waste Helpdesk on T: 0300 124 5000 (Option 0). For information on waste streams accept, please contact Bryson Recycling at T: 028 9084 8494 or E: [email protected] or online at Bryson Recycling.

What to put in black box at kerbside?

You can put glass bottles and jars and bagged textiles into your black box.. Your recycling is collected every fortnight in the following containers: Up to two wheeled bins for recycling paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, food cartons, cans and aerosols

What can I recycle in my black box?

You can put glass bottles and jars and bagged textiles into your black box.. Up to two wheeled bins for recycling paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, food cartons, cans and aerosols Up to two black recycling boxes for recycling glass and clean and dry bagged textiles.