What goes in each bin?

Things that you can put in your grey bin (or aqua sack) are:

• Paper

• Anything cardboard – tubes, boxes and egg boxes

• New cardboard-based Pringles tubs (remove foil and lid)

• Newspapers and magazines

• Cigarette pack – cardboard only

• Shredded paper (ideally in a cardboard box or paper bag)

• Office paper and envelopes

• Food packaging (remove films)

• Telephone books and Yellow Pages

• Traditional paper/card gift wrap & gift bags – matt finish

• Household packaging

• Paper Back Books

• Greeting cards

• Paper Straws

• Catalogues

• Brochures

• Junk mail

Things that you can’t put in your grey bin (or aqua sack) are:

• Any household waste

• Padded bags (Jiffy)

• Foil or plastic-backed paper

• Tetra Pak and fruit juice cartons

• Plastic film and wrap

• Textiles (including clothing, bedding, shoes and curtains)

•  Greasy pizza boxes

• Waxed containers

• Takeaway boxes

• Foil/plastic gift wrap & gift bags – metallic/glossy finish

• Hardback Books

• Bubble wrap

• Plastic bags

• Batteries

• Vapes

• Wallpaper

• Tissues

Order a grey bin