This guide does not cover waste from businesses. Trade waste is dealt with separately and cannot be taken to the Household Recycling Centre (tip)
Every household in England can recycle a common set of materials. The materials are:
- paper,
- card,
- plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (not black plastic)
- glass and metal packaging
- cartons
These items should be free from food waste, oil, embellishments such as ribbons and metal, sticky tape.
REMEMBER - from 15 September all households must separate paper and card from their usual recycling waste that goes into the recycling (blue lid) and put it in the new recycling (blue) bag. The new recycling (blue) bag will be delivered between 26 August and 14 September.
| Items | Household bin | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Aerosols | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Acids | Not suitable |
Contact the Environment Agency for advice on handling and disposing hazardous waste. Call - 08708 506 506 |
| Air beds | Non- recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Aluminium cans | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Aluminium foil bin (ensure it is free from food residue) | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Animal bedding/ waste | Non- recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Asbestos | Not suitable |
Non-trade only. Household Recycling Centre (tip) see the asbestos removal page for details of procedure to be followed. |
| Ash (coal/wood) | Non- recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Balloons | Non- recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Bathroom suites | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip). Sell or donate. Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
|
Batteries No car or industrial batteries please |
Collected separately *place in clear plastic bag and leave on top of your recycling (blue lid) bin on collection day. |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) and recycled separately. |
| Bedding and blankets | Non- recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate. Household Recycling Centre (tip). *May be reused by local animal charities & vets. |
| Beds | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip). Sell or donate. Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Bicycles | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip). Bicycles may be re-sold or donated. |
| Birthday cards – remove any batteries |
Remove any embellishments - Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag Any cards with foil - Non- recycling (grey) bin |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Biscuit and sweet tins | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Biscuit wrappers |
Non- recycling (grey) bin |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) *Can also be recycled at supermarkets |
| Blister packs |
Non- recycling (grey) bin |
Some pharmacies can accept blister packs for recycling. Please check with your local pharmacy. |
| Books |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Sell or donate Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Bottle tops (metal) | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Bottle tops (plastic) | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Bottles and jars (glass) | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Bottles (plastic) | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Boxes (cardboard) remove, tape polystyrene and plastic |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Bras | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Bricks | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Bubble wrap | Non- recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Building waste | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Buttons | Not suitable |
Donate Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Camping gas | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) and recycled separately. |
| Cans | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Car batteries | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) and recycled separately. |
| Car parts | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) and recycled separately. |
| Car seats | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) and recycled separately. |
|
Carbon monoxide detectors *remove battery where possible |
Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip). |
| Cards |
Remove embellishments - Recycling (blue lid) bin. From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag Cars withith foil - Non- recycling (grey) bin |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Cardboard |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Cardboard tubes |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Cardboard tubes – food packaging containing crisps, gravy etc | Non- recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Carpets & rugs | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Carrier bags | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Can be recycled in supermarkets |
| Cartons - tetrapak |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag without the lid |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Cassettes player | Not suitable | Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Cassette tapes | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Cat litter | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Catalogues |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| CD & DVD players | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recyc.ling Centre (tip) |
| CD cases | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| CV & DVDs | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Ceramics and china | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Chairs | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Chemicals | Not suitable |
Contact the Environment Agency for advice on handling and disposing hazardous waste Call 08708 506 506 |
| Chest freezers | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Chest of drawers | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Christmas decorations | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Small real Christmas trees | Garden Waste (green) Bin (if subscribed to the service) find out more www.sandwell.gov.uk/garden-waste | Local charity collection (look out for announcements) or Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Clingfilm | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Can be recycled in supermarkets |
| Clothes | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) Textile Bank at some supermarkets |
| Clothes hangers | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Can be donated if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Coffee cups (disposable) | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Coffee grounds |
Food waste bin Composted at home Non-recyclable (grey bin) |
Can be composted at home or Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Coffee pods & capsules | Non-recyclable (grey bin) |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) *Some companies offer recycling service |
| Compostable packaging | Non-recyclable (grey bin) |
Most “compostable” packaging cannot be put into a home compost bin. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Computers, laptops & monitors | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Cookers | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Cooking oil - cold |
Non-recycling (grey) bin *Please do not pour it down the sink as it blocks drains |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) - max limit 5 litres |
| Corks |
Natural cork - compost bin Plastic corks - Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Cotton wool | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Crisp packets | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Can be recycled at supermarkets |
| Crockery | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Cupboards | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Curtains | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Cushions | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Cutlery | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Diesel or petrol | Not suitable |
To comply with relevant environmental laws, a third-party company should be used to take them off your premises. Do your research and ensure they have the right legal certifications. |
| Discs (CD, DVD & floppy) | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Dishwashers | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Disposable facemasks | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Disposable gloves | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Disposable nappies | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| DIY waste | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Domestic appliances | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Doors | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Double glazing | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Drinking glasses & vases | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Sold or donated if in good condition. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Duvets & blankets | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Sell or donate *May be reused by local animal charities and vets |
| DVD & CD cases | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| DVD and CD players | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| E-cigarette liquid & containers | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| E-cigarette | Return to your vape to the store or place in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) and recycled separately |
| Egg boxes |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Eggshells | Food waste bin or non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Electrical items | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Engine oil | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip). Max limit 5 litres |
| Envelopes |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
|
Explosives and fireworks. Do not put any of these into your bins unless it is a fully spent firework |
Non-recyclable (grey bin) | For information on how to dispose of fireworks safely visit the RoSPA website. The Household Recycling Centre does not accept any explosives or fireworks |
| Fabrics | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) Textile Bank at some supermarkets |
| Facemasks | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
|
Fairy lights |
Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Fat – cold |
Non-recycling (grey) bin *Do not pour it down the sink as it blocks drains |
Household Recycling Centre (tip). Max limit 5 litres |
| Fibreglass | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Fire extinguishers | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Firearms | Do not dispose of firearms in your household waste | Take to your nearest Police station |
| Fireworks and explosives |
Non-recyclable (grey bin) Do not put any of these into your bins unless it is a fully spent firework |
For information on how to dispose of fireworks safely visit the RoSPA website. The Household Recycling Centre does not accept any explosives or fireworks |
| Flares | Not suitable | For information on how to dispose of fireworks safely visit the RoSPA website. The Household Recycling Centre does not accept any explosives or fireworks. The Household Recycling Centre (tip) does not accept any explosives or fireworks |
| Floor tiles | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Flooring | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Floppy discs | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Fluorescent tubes | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Foil | Recycling (blue lid) bin - free from food residue | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Food and drink cans | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Food and drink cartons | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Food and drink pouches | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Food and drink trays | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Food blenders and mixers | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Food waste | Food waste bin or non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Fridges and freezers | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Fuel (petrol and diesel) disposal of flammable liquids | Not suitable | To comply with relevant environmental laws, a third-party company should be used to take them off your premises. Do your research and ensure they have the right legal certifications |
| Furniture | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Games and toys | Broken toys non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Games consoles | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Garden waste | Compost or subscribe to receive garden waste (green) bin collections (this is a paid for service) | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Garden tools | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
|
Gas bottles (ensure they are empty) |
Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Glass (sheet glass, windowpanes, glass fish tanks) | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Glass (sheet glass, windowpanes, glass fish tanks) | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Glass bottles and jars | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Glass cookware | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Glasses (drinking) | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Glasses (spectacles) | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Glasses can be recycled at most opticians Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Greaseproof paper | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Greeting cards |
Remove embellishments - recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag with foil - non-recycling (grey) bin |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Hair straighteners | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Hairdryers | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Hard plastic (toys, furniture) | Small items: non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Hardcore (rubble, bricks, masonry, stone) | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Hazardous waste | Not suitable | Contact the Environment Agency for advice on handling and disposing hazardous waste, call 0870 8506 506 |
| Healthcare equipment | Not suitable |
Items can be returned to healthcare provider or donated to charity Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Hearing aids | Not suitable | Hearing aids can be recycled at many pharmacies, GP surgeries, hospital audiology departments or opticians |
| Hedge trimmers | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Helium canisters | Not suitable | Return to supplier |
| Hose pipes | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Household cleaning bottles/sprays | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Inhalers | Not suitable | Many pharmacies can recycle used inhalers. Unused medicines should always be returned to a pharmacy to dispose of safely |
| Inkjet printer cartridges | Not suitable | Computer retailers may recycle printer cartridges. Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Ironing boards | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Irons | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (Tip) |
| Japanese knotweed | Not suitable | Contact the Environment Agency for advice on handling and disposing hazardous waste, call - 0870 8506 506 |
| Jars (glass) | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Jewellery | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Sell or donate if in good condition |
| Junk mail |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Kettles | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Keyboards (musical & computer) | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Keys (metal) | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Kitchen roll - used |
Composted Non-recyclable (grey bin) |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Kitchen roll tubes |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Knives – ensure all sharp knives are wrapped in cardboard | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Lamps | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Laptops | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Lawnmowers | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Light bulbs | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Lithium batteries | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Loft insulation | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Magazine |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
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Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling | |
| Mattresses | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Medicine | Not suitable | Return unused medicines to a pharmacy to dispose of safely |
| Metal pots and pans | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Metals | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Microwaves | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Milk bottles | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Mirrors | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Mobile phones | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Monitors | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| MP3 players | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Musical instruments | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Nail varnish bottles | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Nappies | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Not suitable |
| Newspapers |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Nitrous oxide canisters | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Oil (car) | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip). Max limit 5 litres |
| Oil (cooking) cold |
Non-recycling (grey) bin *Please do not pour it down the sink as it blocks drains |
Household Recycling Centre (tip). Max limit 5 litres |
| Oil filled radiators | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Ovens | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Paint | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Paint tins | One empty paint tin can go in your non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Paper | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Paper towels |
Composted or used to line food caddy Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Personal protective equipment (PPE) | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves etc for medical use must be placed in your non-recyclable (grey bin) |
PPE such as Hi-Vis vests and clothing should be returned to your employer. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Pet bedding | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Pet food pouches | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Pet food tins | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Pet waste/litter | Non-recyclable (grey bin) | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Petrol | Not suitable | To comply with relevant environmental laws, a third-party company should be used to take them off your premises. Do your research and ensure they have the right legal certifications |
| Photographs | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Pillows | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Pizza boxes | Remove any areas with grease and dispose of in your non-recyclable (grey bin) and remainder in the recycling (blue lid) bin. | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Plant pots |
Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Recycle at garden centres Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Plasterboard | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Plastic bags (soft) | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Can be recycled in supermarkets |
| Plastic (hard) | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Plastic tubs and trays | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Polystyrene | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Polythene | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Can be recycled in supermarkets Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Printer cartridges | Not suitable |
Computer retailers may recycle printer cartridges. Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Printers | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Projectors | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Pyrex | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Radios | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Rags | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Ragwort | Not suitable | Contact the Environment Agency for advice on handling and disposing hazardous waste, call - 0870 8506 506 |
| Ready meal trays | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Receipts |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Records |
Non-recycling (grey) bin but sleeves can go in the recycling (blue lid) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Rubble & hardcore | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Rugs | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Satnavs | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Saucepans | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| School uniforms | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Textile Bank at some supermarkets Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Sellotape/sticky tape | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel bottles | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Sheet glass | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Shoes and boots | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Textile Bank at some supermarkets Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Shredded paper, please put inside a box or envelope | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Sideboards | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Small electrical items | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Smoke alarms Please remove the battery where possible | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Sofas | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Soil and rubble | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Solar panels | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Soft plastics | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Can be recycled in supermarkets Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Spectacles | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Glasses can be recycled at most opticians Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Stamps | Recycling (blue lid) bin |
Charities collect postage stamps. For further information look online. Older stamps that may be valuable can be offered to collectors. |
| Stereos | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Sticky tape | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Sweet tins | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Sweet wrappers | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Can be recycled in supermarkets. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Tables | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Tablet computers | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Tea bags | Food waste bin, compost bin or non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Tea towels | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Telephone directories |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Telephones | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Tetrapaks |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Textiles and clothing | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Tiles (floor and wall) | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Till receipts |
Recycling (blue lid) bin From 15 September - recycle in the recycling (blue) bag |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Tissues | Can be composted or used to line the food caddy or in the non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Toasters | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Toner cartridges | Not suitable |
Computer retailers may toner cartridges Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Tools | Not suitable |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Toothpaste tubes | Recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Torches | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Turf | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| TV's and monitors | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Tyres | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Umbrellas | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| UPVC windows and doors | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Vacuum cleaners | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Vape liquid containers | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Vapes and e-cigarettes | Return to your vape store or place in a clear plastic bag on top of your recycling (blue lid) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) and recycled separately |
| Vegetable oil - cold |
Non-recycling (grey) bin *Please do not pour it down the sink as it blocks drains. |
Household Recycling Centre (tip). Max limit 5 litres |
| Vegetable peelings | Food waste bin, compost bin and non-recycling (grey) bin | Household Recycling Centre (tip) for recycling |
| Video recorders | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Video tapes | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Sell or donate if in good condition Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Wallpaper | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Whole rolls can be sold or donated. Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Wardrobes | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Washing machines and tumble driers | Not suitable |
Household Recycling Centre (tip) Book a Bulky Waste Collection |
| Watches | Non-recycling (grey) bin | Can be sold or donated if in good condition. |
| Water butt | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Water filters | Non-recycling (grey) bin |
Some high streets stores can recycle water filters Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Wood | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Wooden flooring | Not suitable | Household Recycling Centre (tip) |
| Zimmer frame | Not suitable |
Items can be returned to healthcare provider or donated to charity Household Recycling Centre (tip) |