Having knowledge of acceptable materials for recycling streamlines the
process. This ultimately helps the environment by promoting good
recycling practices. Below you will find guidance on acceptable and
unacceptable items.
Items Accepted for Recycling
Paper
**Other acceptable paper / card based materials are catalogs, envelopes, telephone directories, computer paper, junk mail, yellow pages, colored paper, wrapping paper, paper bags, and juice boxes.
Plastics
**Other acceptable plastic materials are plastic drink bottles (milk, water, fizzy drinks) – (washed & squashed), shower & bath plastic bottles, house cleaning plastic bottles (washed), yogurt pots (clean and dry), food trays (clean and dry), plastic bags or carrier bags, drink cartons (clean and dry).
Metals
**Other acceptable metal items are aerosol cans
Glass
**Broken glass must be noted.
Items NOT Accepted for Recycling
** Other items that cannot be accepted for recycling are Styrofoam products, glass cookware, ceramics, pizza boxes, pots / pans, bottle caps / lids, wire hangers, plastic bags, paper plates / napkins, batteries** and light bulbs**
****Batteries and light bulbs are considered hazardous waste. They are still recyclable, but need to be taken to a full service recycling facility.