What can I recycle?

Thanks to you,

we are now recycling about 65% of our waste

 

Recycling Information

• Information about what you can put in your green recycling bin
• Download List of recyclable materialsFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:162.08 Kb (24 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window (general)
• Download What can I recycle ? (Expanded list)File Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:38.49 Kb (6 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window

Recycling Plastics- some helpful hints
When it comes to plastics, deciding if it can be recycled or not can be challenging. The following links contain information about the different types of plastic. A few 'Helpful Hints' are also provided.

• Information about recycling plastic packaging
  This pages gives information about the "Snap Test" and the "Stretch Test" which can be used to help identify different types of plastics
• Download Plastic fantasticFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:185.91 Kb (27 seconds @ 56K) (poem) -
  This poem explains the different types of plastic, how to identify them and which can be recycled. There are 4 poems to a page, so please share the remaining copies with friends and neighbours!
• Download The Snap, Stretch and Spring poemFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:22.23 Kb (3 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window.
  When it comes to some plastics, it can be difficult to decide if they can recycled or not. Read this poem to find out a few new recycling 'rules'. As before there are 4 poems to a page.
  

Useful links

• Recycling Questions and Answers Opens in a new window