What about pizza boxes and food packaging?
All paper, cardboard or plastic containers will be recycled. However, please remove excess food before placing the paper, cardboard or plastic container in recycling bag.
Are the lids from plastic bottles recyclable?
Bottles with tops on keep plastic bottles full of air. This takes up a lot of space in bags and on collection vehicles. So take tops off and squeeze plastic bottles flat. The caps can then be [...]
How do I get a new clear bag for my recyclables?
A new clear bag will be swopped for the bag of recyclables that you put out for collection. You can also use blue bags available at most supermarkets to start with.
When must I put my bag of recyclables out for collection?
On the same day as your refuse is collected.
What must I do with my bag of recyclables?
Place your bag of recyclables next to (or on top of) your wheelie-bin for collection on refuse removal day.
What cannot be recycled and must go into the refuse bin?
Food waste, scraps and peelings Cling wrap, disposable nappies, toothpaste tubes Wet or contaminated paper and cardboard Old clothing and shoes
What can be recycled and must go into the clear bag?
Plastic milk/drinks bottles and other containers Paper and cardboard (flattened and folded) Glass bottles and jars (no other glass) Metal drinks and food cans Juice or milk boxed containers
