Metal Cans/Tins- how are they recycled?

Glass bottles and jars – how are they recycled?

Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays – how are they recycled?

Cardboard - how is it recycled?

Paper – how is it recycled?

Food waste – how is it recycled?

Garden waste - how is it recycled?

Not sure if any of these items can be recycled in your area? Visit our Recycling Locator – just type your postcode to find out what to recycle where you live:

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Plastic Plant Pots

How to recycle plastic plant pots

Computers (PCs), laptops and monitors

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How to recycle computers, laptops and monitors

Remember to remove your data

Coffee Pods and Capsules

How to recycle coffee pods and capsules

Coffee pod recycling schemes

Visit the Podback website to find out more.

How to dispose of vapes

Vapes

Nappies (disposable)

Are disposable nappies recyclable?

Absorbent Hygiene Products

Good to know - disposable nappies

Find your nearest hazardous waste disposal service

Asbestos

Wood Ash

How to dispose of wood ash

Check if you have a garden waste collection

White Goods

How to recycle white goods

Good to know - White goods

How to recycle tyres

Tyres

Toothpaste Tubes

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Timber and Wood

How to recycle timber and wood

Tiles – floor and wall

How to recycle floor and wall tiles

Telephones

Tea Bags

Good to know - Tea Bags

Shoes and Boots

How to recycle shoes and boots

School Uniforms

How to recycle school uniforms

Good to know - School uniforms

Plastic Pots, Tubs and Trays

Which plastic pots, tubs and trays can be recycled?

Check our Plastic Chocolate and Sweet Tubs page

Which plastic pots, tubs and trays can’t be recycled?

How to recycle plastic pots, tubs and trays

Find your nearest locations for recycling plastic bags and wrapping.

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Plastic Film

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Which types of plastic film can be recycled out of home?

Plastic film types likely NOT to be accepted at out of home recycling points might include:

Good to know - Plastic Film

Plastic bags and wrapping

Which types of carrier bags and plastic film can be recycled?

Which types of plastic bags and wrapping can be recycled?

Which types of carrier bags and plastic film cannot be recycled?

Which types of plastic bags and wrapping cannot be recycled?

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Paper Coffee Cups

How to recycle paper coffee cups

Paint

How to recycle paint

Mobile Phones

How to recycle mobile phones

Good to know - mobile phones

Light Bulbs

How to recycle light bulbs

Good to know - Light bulbs

Garden Waste

What can be put in garden waste?

Good to know - Garden Waste

How to recycle garden waste

Food Waste

What can be put in food waste collections?

What can’t be put in food waste collections?

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Find out more about setting up home composting

Try home composting your food waste

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Food & Drink Pouches

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Which food and drink pouches can be recycled?

Engine Oil

Which electrical items can be recycled?

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Christmas tree lights

Electrical Items

Crisp Packets

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How to recycle crisp packets

Corporate Workwear and Uniforms

How to recycle corporate workwear and uniforms

Cooking Oil

How to recycle cooking oil

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Clothing and Textiles

How to recycle unwanted clothing and textiles

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Cling Film

Can cling film be recycled?

Christmas Trees

How to recycle real Christmas trees

Check your local council’s website for details.

How to recycle artificial Christmas trees

Christmas Tree Lights

How to recycle Christmas tree lights

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Bubble Wrap

How to recycle bubble wrap

Bras

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Batteries (car)

Building Materials

How to recycle building materials

Gas Bottles

How to recycle gas bottles

Returning and reusing gas bottles

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Drinking glasses

Perfume and aftershave bottles (glass)

Garden Tools

Good to know - Garden Tools

Lawn Mowers

How to recycle lawnmowers

Find your nearest locations to recycle electrical items

Musical Instruments

How to recycle musical instruments

Find out more about the Welsh Government’s Instruments for Kids scheme

Medicines

How to recycle medicines

Crockery

How to recycle crockery

Find out more about the EU Plastics Directive.

Disposable plates and bowls

Jewellery and Watches

How to recycle jewellery and watches

Good to know- Jewellery & watches

Hearing Aids

How to recycle hearing aids

Coins

How to recycle old and foreign coins

Cars

How to recycle cars

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Carpet

How to recycle carpet

Bathroom suites - toilets, sinks and baths

How to recycle bathroom suites

Find your nearest location to recycle building materials

Good to know - Bathroom suites

Clothes Hangers

How to recycle clothes hangers

Yoghurt Pots

Wine Bottles

Watches

Washing Machines

Ever wondered what really happens to your recycling?

Not sure if any of these items can be recycled in your area? Visit our Recycling Locator – just type your postcode to find out what to recycle where you live:

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