What goes in each bin

We collect your paper and cardboard recycling container every week. 

Materials must be placed loose in the container, not in plastic bags.

Yes please:

• Paper and leaflets
• Cardboard and cardboard boxes (flattened)
• Pizza boxes (all contents removed)
• Magazines and telephone directories
• Newspapers
• Envelopes (No need to remove staples or windows)
• Junk mail (all plastic wrapping / sleeves removed)
• Shredded paper, but must be contained in a paper envelope or cardboard box (to help stop littering)
• Cereal boxes (flattened)
• Ready meal cardboard outers and sleeves (with plastic film removed)
• Greeting cards and non-foil wrapping paper/crackers

No thanks:

• Plastic bags (do not place paper or cardboard in plastic bags)
• Cartons - wax or foil lined
• Food packets and cartons
• Waxed and grease proof paper
• Plastic magazine wrapping / sleeves
• Foil wrapping paper
• Glitter covered cards or wrapping
• Polystyrene