Mixed recycling bin - yellow lid

Your mixed recycling bin (yellow lid) will be collected fortnightly.

There is no change to the frequency of collection or size of the mixed recycling bin.

The only change is that all accepted glass must be diverted to your glass recycling bin (purple lid).

Recyclable items can be placed loose in your mixed recycling bin – do not place items in bags. Items need to be empty not necessarily clean. A quick rinse is typically adequate to reduce smell in your bin e.g. yoghurt container.

The following items (only) are acceptable in the mixed recycling bin: 

• plastic bottles e.g. milk cartons, shampoo container 
• plastic containers e.g. takeaway containers 
• aluminium food and beverage containers e.g. drink cans
• tin cans 
• paper e.g. newspapers and magazines 
• aluminium foil (balled up to tennis ball size) 
• cardboard e.g. cardboard boxes

The only change to your mixed recycling bin is that it can no longer contain glass. All glass must be placed in the Glass Recycling bin (purple lid).

These are numbers (1–7) found inside the recycling triangle symbol on plastic packaging. They identify the type of plastic used—not whether the item is recyclable.

Many people assume the triangle means the item can go in the recycling bin. In reality, not all plastics with a triangle are accepted in kerbside recycling. Acceptance depends on local council capabilities and the type of plastic.

Only rigid plastics with codes 1 (PET) and 2 (HDPE) are widely accepted. Other codes may require special disposal or are not recyclable locally.

These are not accepted in kerbside recycling. They should be taken to store drop-off points (if available) or placed in the red lidded general rubbish bin.

Use the A–Z guide on our website or the LoopedIn Councils App for specific disposal instructions.