Recycling and rubbish

Recycling - getting it sorted!

We're calling on you to put the right thing in their yellow lid bin, to avoid contaminated recycling going to landfill. Here's the list of what can go in your recycling bin and what can't.

What's in

Empty clean rigid plastic bottles and containers
Clean paper and cardboard
Clean steel food cans, aluminium cans and foil
Clean, empty glass bottles and jars with their lids placed in the recycling bin separately.

What's out

Bagged material in any type of plastic bag
Coated cardboard cartons that are used to package milk, juice and various other liquids
Soft plastic packaging such plastic bags, bread and frozen food bags
Polystyrene packaging
Plastic toys
Metal pots and pans
Clothing and footwear

Got a question about a specific item? Check out our comprehensive Recycling Guide.