A to Z of rubbish | North Tyneside Council

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Aerosols

Before recycling, make sure the aerosol is completely empty and do not crush
Place aerosols in the main part of your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Air beds

Air beds are made from plastics that currently can't be recycled
You can dispose of them in your rubbish bin
Alternatively, you can place them in the general waste container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Air fresheners (aerosol)

Before recycling, make sure the aerosol is completely empty and do not crush
Place the aerosol in the main part of your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin

Air fresheners (electric)

Place the glass bottle part in the caddy
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the glass recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
The plug-in part should be disposed of in your rubbish bin

Air fresheners (plastic)

Plastic air fresheners are not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Alarm clocks (electrical)

Fully functional alarm clocks can be donated to local charity shops or an online reuse network
If beyond repair, please take alarm clocks to any household waste recycling centre/tip and place in the container for small electrical items

Aluminium cans

Before recycling, wash and squash cans
Place cans in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Aluminium food trays and foil (pie and quiche trays, sweet mince pie cases)

Before recycling, if required rinse to remove food residue
Place in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin

Animal bedding

Hay, straw and sawdust
- Aren't currently recycled
- Do not put in your garden waste bin
- However, they can be composted in your home compost bin
Other bedding
Please check whether pet beds and bedding can be donated to a charity or try an online reuse network, or, for the following items:
- Pet blankets, towels and beds made from fabric
- Fabric pet blankets, towels and beds are not currently recycled
- Dispose of them in your rubbish bin
- Alternatively, you can place them in the general waste container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Plastic animal beds
- Place animal beds in the rigid plastics container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Animal and pet waste

Please bag all pet waste before disposing of it in your rubbish bin
Animal and pet waste is not currently recycled

Asbestos

Asbestos removal is extremely hazardous. North Tyneside Council do not collect asbestos. Private companies can make arrangements to take asbestos away at a charge.
Asbestos can be deposited at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip. It must be double bagged and the resident will be required to show proof of their address (utility bill etc).
For further advice on the safe disposal of asbestos, contact Envirolink on 0345 2000 103

Ash from wood burners, coal fires etc (bagged)

Please bag all ash before disposing of it in your rubbish bin
Ash cannot be recycled

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Bath towels

Can be donated to some charity shops
Can be recycled at some charity bring banks and the household waste and recycling centre
Please do not place bath towels in your grey recycling bin

Batteries (domestic)

Many retailers and supermarkets have battery disposal points so please take your batteries to these points
Do not place batteries in your recycling or general waste bins
There are battery disposal points available in some public buildings such as libraries
Batteries can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Batteries (lithium)

Lithium batteries are found in mobile phones, cameras and e-Cigarette batteries
The + and - terminals on the batteries should be taped over ideally with isolation tape but if sellotape is all you have at home then it does the job too
Once taped over, lithium batteries can be disposed of in the same way as domestic batteries

Batteries (motor vehicle)

Motor vehicle batteries can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Bedding

Bedding can be donated to charity shops
Alternatively, it can be recycled at some charity banks and the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Some animal rescue centres also accept bedding for reuse as animal bedding

Beds

See furniture

Bicycles

Bicycles can be donated to local charity shops or an online reuse network
Bicycles can be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip from where they are collected for reuse or recycling by charities

Bicycle tyres

Bicycle tyres are not currently recycled
Therefore, you can dispose of them in your rubbish bin
Alternatively, you can place them in the general waste container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Birthday cards

Place birthday cards in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Birthday cards with glitter decoration cannot be recycled but you could tear them up and add them to your home compost bin
Please do not place cards in your garden waste bin

Biscuit tins (metal and plastic)

Place biscuit tins in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Biscuit wrappers

Biscuit wrappers are not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Black plastic food trays, e.g. ready meal trays

Black plastic food trays are not currently recycled
Therefore, you can dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Bones

Bones are not currently recycled
Do not place them in your home compost bin or garden waste bin
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Books

Books can be donated to local charity shops
Alternatively, they can be taken to some charity banks
Books can be placed in your grey recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Bottles and jars

Remove tops, caps and lids
Before recycling please rinse
Place bottles, jars, caps, tops and lids in your grey recycling bin. All glass should be placed in your caddy.
For shared recycling facilities, glass in the glass recycling bin and other bottles, tops and lids in the mixed recycling bin.
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Bottle tops (metal and plastic)

Place bottle tops in the main body of your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities place bottle tops in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycle Centre/tip

Bras

Bras can be donated in bra banks. For every tonnage of bras collected the money raised is used to help fund research into Breast Cancer. The council has made a bra bank available at its HQ in the Cobalt Business Park. To find your nearest bra bank visit Bra Bank recycling point.

Brochures

Place brochures in your grey recycling bin
For shared facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bins
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Bubblewrap

Bubblewrap is not currently recycled
You can dispose of it in your rubbish bin
Alternatively, it can be kept and reused to package fragile items or gifts

Butter tubs

Remove all food residue
Wash and dry tubs and place in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin

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Cans

Before recycling, wash and squash your cans
Place cans in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Cardboard

Before recycling, fold and squash cardboard
Place cardboard in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place it in the mixed recycling bin
It can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Carpets

Can be donated to a local charity or shared through an online reuse network
Carpets can be disposed of at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip but can not be recycled
Also see our web page for collection of special or bulky items. There is a charge for this service. Charges vary depending on the size, type or quantity of bulky waste. For further information or to arrange a collection please contact Envirolink on 0345 2000 103.

Carrier bags

Carrier bags are not currently recycled
However, you can keep them to reuse (check local supermarkets for schemes)

Cartons, e.g. chopped tomatoes, sauces, long life milk cartons

Before recycling, wash and squash
Place cartons in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Cassette and video tapes

Please do not put these in the grey recycling bin. Cassette/ video tape can get tangled in the machinery during the recycling process
You can reuse/ recycle them through charities including at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Otherwise, you can dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Catalogues

Place catalogues in your grey recycling bin
For shared facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bins
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

CDs

CDs are not currently recycled
However, unwanted CDs can be donated to charity shops or through charity banks including at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

CD cases

Do not place CD cases in your grey recycling bin
You can place them in the hard-plastic container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Cellophane

Cellophane is not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of it in your rubbish bin

Cereal boxes

Before recycling, remove the inner bag and fold and squash the cardboard box (the inner bag is not recyclable)
Place cereal boxes in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Chargers

Place chargers in the main part of your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
If they are beyond repair, please take them to the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip and place in the container for small electrical items

Christmas trees

Natural Christmas trees can be chopped up and placed in your garden waste bin, recycled at a designated collection point or taken to the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Artificial Christmas trees are not currently recycled

Christmas decorations

Baubles (glass and plastic) and tinsel are not currently recycled
Christmas tree lights are not currently recycled. If they are beyond repair, please take them to the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip and place in the container for small electrical items

Cling film

Not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of it in your rubbish bin

Clothing

Clothing can be donated to charity shops or through an online reuse network
Alternatively, it can be recycled at some bring sites and the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Coffee grounds and filters

Coffee grounds and filters are not currently recycled
However, they can be composted in your home compost bin

Computers

Computers, small peripherals, such as keyboards and printers can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
If you’re getting rid of computer equipment, make sure you protect your personal details and destroy the hard drive before disposal. To do this, take the computer apart, remove the hard drive and smash it with a hammer or drill holes in it to ensure no one can access your data.

Cookers

Cookers can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Also see our web page for collection of special or bulky items. There is a charge for this service. Charges vary depending on the size, type or quantity of bulky waste. For further information or to arrange a collection please contact Envirolink on 0345 2000 103.

Cooking oil

Unused cooking oil/vegetable oil can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycle Centre/tip
Used cooking oil/vegetable oil cannot be recycled
Instead, you can carefully pour into a plastic container and dispose of it in your general household waste bin
Empty oil bottles must be thoroughly washed before placing in your grey recycling bin

Cream pots (plastic)

These can be recycled along with the clear plastic lid
Remove all food residue
Wash and dry pots before placing them in your blue bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin

Crisp packets

Not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Curtains

Curtains can be donated to charity shops or through an online reuse network
Alternatively, they can be recycled at some bring sites and the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Cutlery

Metal cutlery can be donated to charity shops
Alternatively, it can be disposed of in the metals container at the household waste and recycling centre/tip, and plastic cutlery can be placed in the plastic containers

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Drinks cans

Before recycling, squash your cans
Place cans in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Duvets and pillows

Duvets and pillows are not currently recycled
Some animal rescue centres accept duvets to reuse as bedding for the animals
However, duvet covers, pillow cases, sheets and blankets can be recycled at some bring sites and the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Egg boxes

Before recycling, fold and crush
Place egg boxes in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Egg shells

Eggs shells are not currently recycled
However, they can be composted in your home compost bin

Electrical appliances (large) – washing machines, dish washers etc

Large electrical appliances can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Also see our web page for collection of special or bulky items. There is a charge for this service. Charges vary depending on the size, type or quantity of bulky waste. For further information or to arrange a collection please contact Envirolink on 0345 2000 103.

Electrical appliances (small)

Small electrical appliances can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip. Please do not place them in your grey recycling bin.
Please remove all batteries which can be placed in a separate container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Envelopes

Place paper envelopes in the grey recycling bin
For window envelopes, tear out the cellophane window first as this cannot be recycled. Cellophane goes in your general waste bin and the paper part of the envelope in the grey recycling bin
For shared facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bins
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Fabric (textiles)

Fabric can be donated to charity or through an online reuse network
Alternatively, it can be recycled at some bring sites and the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Flowers and plants

Flowers and plants can be placed in your garden waste bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Alternatively, they can be composted in your home compost bin

Fluorescent tubes

Fluorescent tubes can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Food

Food is not currently recycled
Please dispose of it in your rubbish bin

Food tins

Before recycling, wash and squash your tins
Place tins in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Food trays, e.g. microwaveable food and supermarket vegetable packaging

Remove all food residue
Wash and dry plastic trays and place in your grey bin - no black plastic
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin

Fruit punnets

Wash and dry plastic plunnets and place in your grey bin - no black plastic
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin

Fruit and veg peelings

Fruit and vegetable peelings are not currently recycled
However, they can be composted in your home compost bin

Furniture - arm chairs, beds, sideboards etc

Intact furniture can be donated to charity or through an online reuse network
Broken furniture can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Also see our web page for collection of special or bulky items. There is a charge for this service. Charges vary depending on the size, type or quantity of bulky waste. For further information or to arrange a collection please contact Envirolink on 0345 2000 103.

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Garden Waste

You can recycle via your garden waste bin
It can be composted in your home compost bin
It can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Glass bottles and jars

Remove tops and lids
Before recycling, rinse out thoroughly
Place glass bottles and jars in your caddy and tops and lids in the main body of your bin
For shared recycling facilities, place glass in the glass recycling bin and tops and lids in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Glass panes or window glass

Do not place glass panes or window glass in your grey recycling bin
You can dispose of them in the flat glass container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Grass cuttings

You can recycle via your garden waste bin or by composting in your home compost bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Greetings cards

Place cards in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Cards with glitter decoration cannot be recycled but you could tear them up and add them to your home compost – please do not place cards in your garden waste bin

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Hard plastics, e.g. toys

Hard plastics can not be recycled
Hard plastic toys can be donated to friends, charity shops or through an online reuse network

Hedge trimmings

You can recycle via your garden waste bin or they can be composted in your home compost bin
Alternatively, they can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Hoover dust (bagged)

Please bag all hoover dust before placing it in your rubbish bin
Hoover dust cannot be recycled

Household cable

Household cable can be placed in your grey recycling bin
It can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Household cleaners (plastic bottles), e.g. bleach, washing up liquid

Please make sure that the bottles are empty
Place plastic bottles, caps and lids in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Inhalers

Some pharmacies collect old inhalers for recycling – please check with your local pharmacy
You can remove the hard plastic casing and place in your rubbish bin

Ink cartridges (printer)

Ink cartridges can be donated to charities who will use them to raise additional money
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Jar lids

Place jar lids in the main body of your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities place jar lids in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycle Centre/tip

Junk mail

Place junk mail in the grey recycling bin
For shared facilities, place it in the mixed recycling bins
It can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Keys

Place metal keys in your grey recycling bin
You can also recycle them in the metals container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Leaves

These can be recycled in your garden waste bin or composted in your home compost bin
Alternatively, they can be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Lightbulbs

Light bulbs can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Magazines and catalogues

Place magazines and catalogues in the grey recycling bin
For shared facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bins
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Margarine tubs

Remove all food residue
Wash and dry tubs and lids and place in your grey bin
For shared facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bins

Mattresses

Mattresses can be donated to charity or through an online reuse network
Mattresses can be disposed of at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
See also our web page for special and bulky collections. There is a charge for this service. Charges vary depending on the size, type or quantity of bulky waste. For further information or to arrange a collection please contact Envirolink on 0345 2000 103.

Meat trays

Aluminium meat trays
- Before recycling, rinse off any food residue
- Aluminium meat trays can be placed in the main part of your grey bin
- For shared recycling facilities, use the mixed recycling bins
Black plastic food trays
- Black plastic food trays cannot be recycled
- Therefore, dispose of these in your rubbish bin

Medicines

Unused medicines can be returned to a chemist (pharmacist) to be safely disposed of
Empty glass medicine bottles can be placed in the caddy
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the glass recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Metal cans

Before recycling, wash and squash
Place metal cans in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Metal cutlery/trays

Place metal cutlery / trays in your grey recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Metal pots and pans

Metal pots and pans can be placed in your grey recycling bin
Can be disposed of in the metals container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Metal tubes, e.g. tomato puree

Not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Milk containers - plastic

Remove any lids
Before recycling, rinse out and squash
Place plastic milk containers and lids in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Mirrors

Mirrors can be donated to charity shops or through an online reuse network
Alternatively, dispose of them in the flat glass container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Mobile phones

Mobile phones can be donated to a charity or through an online reuse network
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Nails and hinges

Place in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Nappies

Nappies are not currently recycled
Please dispose of them in your rubbish bin
Alternatively, why not try Real Nappies? To find out how North Tyneside residents can get £30 cashback for choosing reusable nappies, visit the fill your pants website or email recycle@northtyneside.gov.uk

Newspapers

Place newspapers in the grey recycling bin
For shared facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bins
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Paint

Part-empty paint tins can be donated and reused by local charities
Empty metal paint tins can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip in the scrap metal container
Do not dispose of paint in your rubbish bin, and it must not be poured down the drain where it can cause damage and blockages
There is useful advice available from suppliers on how to safely dispose of excess paint, for example this guide

Paper - Newspapers

Place paper in grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Pet waste

See animal and pet waste

Photocopier cartridges

Photocopier cartridges can be donated to charities who will use them to raise additional money
Alternatively, they can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Photographs

Photographs are not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Pizza boxes

Pizza boxes are not currently recycled as they often contain unwanted food residue that may contaminate other materials
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Plants

Can be recycled via your garden waste bin or composted in your home compost bin
Alternatively, they can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Plastic bags

Plastic bags are not currently recycled
However, you can reuse them (check local supermarkets for schemes)

Plastic bottles

Remove caps and lids
Before recycling, wash and squash
Place plastic bottles, caps and lids in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Plastic films - films from food trays

Not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Plastic-lined card, e.g. sandwich wrappers

Not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Plastic nets from fruit packaging

Not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Plastic plant pots

Plastic plant pots are not currently recycled
However, you can reuse them for replanting or growing seeds
Alternatively, dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Plastic trays, e.g. microwaveable food trays, supermarket vegetable packaging

Remove all food residue
Wash and dry trays before placing them in your grey bin - no black plastic trays
For shared facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bins

Polystyrene packaging

Not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of it in your rubbish bin

Polythene packaging, e.g. cups, takeaway boxes

Not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of it in your rubbish bin

Pond algae and plants

You can recycle them via your garden waste bin or place them in your home compost bin
Alternatively, they can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Pots and pans

See metal pots and pans

Pop bottles (plastic)

Remove any lids
Before recycling, rinse and squash
Place pop bottles and lids in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Pots and pans

See metal pots and pans

Printer cartridges

Printer cartridges can be donated to charities who will use them to raise additional money
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Pyrex dishes

Pyrex dishes are not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

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Quilts

Quilts are not currently recycled
Some animal rescue centres accept quilts to reuse as bedding for the animals
However; quilts can be recycled at some bring sites and the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Records and tapes

Unwanted records and tapes can be donated to charity shops
Records and tapes are not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

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Sauce bottles (plastic)

Remove any lids
Before recycling, rinse and squash
Place sauce bottles and lids in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Sawdust

Sawdust is not currently recycled
However, it can be composted in your home compost bin

Shoes

Shoes can be recycled at some charity banks or through online reuse networks
Alternatively, they can be donated to charity shops

Shredded paper

Allow one bag of shredded paper in the main part of your grey recycling bin (must be in a bag, no black bags please)
Otherwise, please dispose of in your rubbish bin
You can also dispose of it in the general waste container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Shrubs

Shrubs can be recycled via your garden waste bin or composted in your home compost bin
Alternatively, they can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Spectacles

Many opticians collect unwanted glasses and donate them to charities – contact your local optician for further information
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Straw and hay

Straw and hay is not currently recycled
Therefore, do not put it in your garden waste bin
However, it can be composted in your home compost bin

Sweet tubs

Place plastic sweet tubs in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

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Tea bags and leaves

Tea bags and leaves are not currently recycled
However, they can be composted in your home compost bin

Telephone directories

Place your telephone directories in the grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Tetrapak - cartons, e.g. chopped tomatoes, sauces, long life milk cartons

Before recycling, wash and squash
Place cartons in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Textiles

Textiles can be donated to charity shops or through an online reuse network
Alternatively, they can be recycled at some bring sites and the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Tins

Before recycling, wash and squash your tins
Place tins in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Tin foil

Clean tin foil can be placed in your recycling bin. It is best to collect up all of the foil together in a ball so that it doesn’t get lost in the recycling process.

Toner Cartridges

Toner cartridges can be donated to charities who will use them to raise additional money
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Toothpaste tubes

Not currently recycled
Therefore, please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Toys

Toys can be donated to charity shops or through an online reuse network

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Vegetable oil

See cooking oil

Vegetable peel

Vegetable peel is not currently recycled
However, it can be composted in your home compost bin

Video cassette tapes

Cassette tape can get tangled in the machinery during the recycling process
If you want to recycle them remove the tape first
Then place in the plastic container at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
Otherwise, you can dispose of them in your household waste

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Wallpaper

Wallpaper is not currently recycled because of the vinyl coatings or textured effects often applied to make it water resistant and durable
Please dispose of it in your rubbish bin

Wire coat hangers

Place in your grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Wooden fruit punnets

Wooden fruit punnets cannot be recycled
Please dispose of them in your rubbish bin

Wool

Wool can be donated to local charity shops
Wool is not currently recycled
However, it can be composted in your home compost bin
Please do not place in your garden waste bin

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Yellow Pages

Place your Yellow Pages in the grey recycling bin
For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Yoghurt pots

Remove all food residue
Wash and dry pots before placing them in your grey recycling bin
The peel off lid cannot be recycled so please dispose of it in your rubbish bin.
For shared facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bins