What kind of paper, cans, card, glass and plastic can I recycle?
Paper
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
Catalogues Magazines and newspapers Envelopes (including windows) Junk mail Office paper Shredded paper (in small quantities) Telephone directories Wrapping paper (non metallic) Yellow pages | Books - please take to Regis Road Recycling Centre |
Card
| Yes |
|---|
Box card Cardboard packaging Cartons (waxed containers i.e. fruit juice, Tetra Pak) Cereal boxes Egg boxes Greetings cards |
Cans
| Yes |
|---|
All food cans (fruit, meat, vegetable, pet food) All drinks cans (soft and alcoholic beverage) Aerosol cans (excluding plastic) Take away food container Kitchen foil Party platters Foil food trays |
How can I recycle aluminium cans?
Plastics
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
Bottle tops Carrier bags Kitchen bottles (oil etc.) Milk and drink bottles Laundry/cleaning bottles Plastic (carrier) bags - these must be empty, untied and should not contain other recyclables. Magazine wrappings Margarine tubs Plastic food trays Toiletry bottles (i.e. shampoo) Yoghurt pots | Please do not put in bread bags, fruit wrappings, crisp packets or sweet packets |
How can I recycle plastic bottles?
Glass bottles and jars
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
Glass bottles and jars (all colours) Food jars | All bottle and jar tops Plate or drinking glass Corks |
How can I recycle bottles and jars?
What else can I recycle?
You can also view the recycling directory as a list
Contact
For more information please contact street environment services
Last updated:
14 December 2009
