Recycle right - recycling dos
- Leave recyclables loose (do not bag)
- Remove lids on drink bottles and containers
- Fold boxes to save space
- No need to crush tins and cans
- Rinse recyclables for a better end product
- Do not overfill bins or place large, heavy or hazardous objects in the bin
PLASTICS - Plastic Bottles and Jars
All plastic bottles and jars can be recycled, but please remember to remove the lids and rinse out to ensure a better end product.
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Some recyclable plastic products found in your home are:
| Water bottles |
Soft drink bottles (coloured and clear) |
| Juice bottles |
Milk bottles (white and other) |
| Cordial bottles |
Sauce bottles (BBQ, tomato, mustard etc) |
| Detergent bottles |
Cleaning product bottles (toilet duck etc) |
| Vitamin and medicine bottles |
Bathroom product bottles (shampoo, bubble bath, handwash etc) |
| Laundry liquid bottles |
Plastic jars - spreads (peanut butter/ |
Plastic Containers
Some hard/ rigid containers can also be recycled - icecream containers, yogurt containers, butter containers, plant pots
Soft Plastics
Soft plastics like plastic bags and plastic wrap should NOT go in the recycle bin.
METALS - steel and aluminium
Drink and food cans are normally made of aluminium or steel and both are easily recycled - this also includes aerosol cans (please remember to remove the plastic lid and nozzle before putting it in the bin.)
Some recyclable metal products found in your home are:
| Aluminium foil | Steel cans |
| Foil trays | Aerosol cans |
| Soft drink cans | Food tins |
GLASS - bottle and jars
Glass jars and bottles either clear or coloured are 100% recyclable. Flat, plate or mirror glass however cannot be recycled.
Some recyclable glass products found in your home are:
| Soft drink bottles | Wine bottles |
| Glass jars - spreads | Beer bottles |
Cardboard / Paper
Cardboard can be recycled but it should be clean and of a size that fits loosely into a bin. Remember to fold large boxes down.
Some recyclable cardboard and paper products found in your home are:
| Juice and milk cartons | Boxes |
| Egg cartons | Magazines |
| Pizza boxes | Newspapers |
| Glossy inserts | Telephone books |