Yellow Lid Bin (Recycling)

Your yellow lidded bin is for the collection of material that can be recovered and remade into useful products. Generally the majority of household waste is recyclable, however many people do not realise quite how much can be recycled!

While many items are recyclable, it doesn't mean they all should go in the recycling bin. The recycling bin is mainly for paper and containers made of cardboard, glass, metal and rigid plastic.

What goes in the recycling bin?	What doesn't go in?
Paper and cardboard Phone books Newspapers and magazines Plastic bottles (lid on) Rigid plastic containers, biscuits trays Glass bottles and jars (lid off) Juice and milkbottles Coffee cup lid Aluminium and steel cans Aluminium foil scrunched into a ball Aerosol cans (empty) Aluminium foil and trays Phone books Newspapers and magazines	Plastic bags and wraps Hard plastic (i.e. broken toys) Windows or windscreens Gas cylinders Crockery and glassware Mirrors Coffee cups Electronics, batteries and car parts Polystyrene and foam packaging Waxed cardboard Computers Crockery and glassware Mirrors Rope and string Clothing and rags Food and green waste

Top tips to make the most of your recycling bin

Aluminium foil is recyclable when scrunched in a ball larger than a golf ball, which allows the foil to be sorted correctly.

E-waste (everything with a cord, a plug or batteries) may contain some toxic and some precious materials. They can be recycled if you drop them off at one of our transfer stations, our Government Centre and at the library for small items.

Keep the different types of recyclable (ie. plastic, paper, glass) items separated to ensure correct recycling. If you pack plastic bottles in a cardboard box, they may not be recycled correctly.

You do not have to thoroughly wash recyclable items. Simply scrape the containers out before placing them in your yellow bin. They will be cleaned during the recycling process.