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What can I recycle?

All your recycling in one bin

Glass and cans, paper and card
plastics and cartons - it's not hard

What can I put in my green recycling bin?
Find out more information about what you can put in your green recycling bin.

More information
The following links contain information about which materials can be recycled. This includes a poem that explains the different types of plastic, how to identify them and which can be recycled under the new scheme. There are 4 poems to a page, so please share the remaining copies with friends and neighbours!

• Plastic fantastic (poem) - types of plastics that can be put in the green recycling bin.
• List of recyclable materials Opens in a new window (general)
• What can I recycle ? (Expanded list) Opens in a new window

The following are some of the basic groups of materials that can be collected:

• Paper, cardboard and cartons (including TetraPak)
• Aluminium and steel cans, aerosols and foil
• Plastic bottles and plastic food packaging (More information about recycling plastic packaging)
• Glass bottles and jars

Useful links

• Recycling Questions and Answers Opens in a new window